§1001. Statement of purpose It is essential under the American system of representative government that the people have faith and confidence in the integrity of the election process and the members of the Legislature. In order to strengthen this faith and confidence that the election process reflects the will of the people and that each […]
§1002. Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices 1. Membership. [PL 2001, c. 470, §1 (AMD); MRSA T. 1 §1002, sub-§1, ¶F (RP).] 1-A. Membership. The Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices, established by Title 5, section 12004‑G, subsection 33 and referred to in this chapter as the “commission,” consists of 5 members appointed […]
§1003. Procedures, rules and regulations 1. Procedures, rules and regulations. The commission shall adopt such procedures, rules and regulations as may appear necessary for the orderly, prompt, fair and efficient carrying out of its duties, consistent with this chapter. [PL 1979, c. 541, §4 (AMD).] 2. Records. Except as provided in section 1013, all […]
§1004. Meetings The commission shall meet on the call of the Speaker of the House or the President of the Senate to perform the duties required of it or as specifically provided in this chapter. The commission shall also meet at other times at the call of the chair or at the call of a […]
§1005. Open meetings Notwithstanding chapter 13 and except as provided in section 1013, subsection 3‑A, all meetings, hearings or sessions of the commission are open to the general public unless, by an affirmative vote of at least 3 members, the commission requires the exclusion of the public. [PL 2007, c. 642, §2 (AMD).] SECTION […]
§1006. Assistance The commission may call for the aid or assistance in the performance of its duties on the Attorney General, Secretary of State, Office of the State Auditor or any law enforcement agency in this State. When called upon, these agencies shall comply to the utmost of their ability. [PL 1975, c. 621, […]
§1007. Annual report The commission shall submit to the Legislature and the public an annual report discussing its activities under this chapter and any changes it considers necessary or appropriate regarding ethical standards. [PL 1989, c. 561, §1 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 621, §1 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 561, §1 (AMD).
§1008. General duties The general duties of the commission shall be: [PL 1975, c. 621, §1 (NEW).] 1. Legislative ethics. To investigate and make advisory recommendations to the appropriate body of any apparent violations of legislative ethics; [PL 2007, c. 642, §3 (AMD).] 2. Election practices. To administer and investigate any violations of […]
§1009. Recommendations to Legislature Following a general election, the commission may solicit suggestions for improving campaign financing and reporting and the administration of the other areas within the commission’s jurisdiction. The commission shall review the suggestions and may submit legislation within 90 days of the general election based on those suggestions or on proposals by […]
