§945-A. Duties The center shall provide a base level of services without regard to membership in the center and enhanced services as the center’s board of directors may direct, to private entities, individuals, the State and to quasi-public and public entities. The center shall encourage and assist the growth of the State’s international economic activities […]
§945-B. Members of center Members of the center are individuals and organizations that pay dues to the center or are state agencies as specified in subsection 1. Memberships may be set at different levels. Members shall elect 7 members to the board of directors of the center pursuant to section 945‑C. [PL 1995, c. […]
§945-C. Board of directors and officers The Board of Directors of the Maine International Trade Center, referred to in this chapter as the “board of directors,” consists of 11 directors elected from the membership, 5 directors appointed by the Governor and the president of the center, serving in an ex officio capacity. Each director is […]
§945-D. General powers The center may: [PL 1995, c. 648, §5 (NEW).] 1. Suit. Sue or be sued in its own name; [PL 1995, c. 648, §5 (NEW).] 2. Application for and receipt of funds. Apply for and receive funds from any private source or governmental entity, whether by grant, donation, loan or […]
§945-E. Adoption of bylaws The center shall adopt bylaws consistent with this chapter for the governance of its affairs and has the general powers accorded corporations under Title 13-C, section 302. The center shall take all actions necessary or convenient to carry out the lawful purposes of the center under this chapter. [RR 2001, […]
§945-F. Limitation of powers The center may not enter into contracts, obligations or commitments of any kind on behalf of the State or any of its agencies, nor may it have the power of eminent domain or any other power not provided to business corporations generally. Bonds, notes and other evidences of indebtedness of the […]
§945-G. Liability of officers, directors and employees All officers, directors, employees and other agents of the center entrusted with the custody of the securities of the center or authorized to disburse the funds of the center must be bonded, either by a blanket bond or by individual bonds, with a surety bond or bonds with […]
§945-H. Prohibited interests of officers, directors and employees Officers, directors or employees of the center or their spouses or dependent children may not receive any direct personal benefit from the activities of the center in assisting any private entity. This section does not prohibit corporations or other entities with which officers or directors are associated […]
§945-I. Donations to State The State, through the Governor, may accept donations, bequests, devises, grants or other interests of any nature on behalf of the center and transfer those funds, property or other interests to the center. [PL 1995, c. 648, §5 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 648, §5 (NEW).
§945-J. Confidential records The records and proceedings of the center are public for the purposes of Title 1, chapter 13, except as otherwise provided in this section. [PL 2009, c. 567, §2 (AMD).] 1. Proprietary information; other information. Information provided to or developed by the center and included in a business or marketing plan […]
§945-K. Annual report; audit The center shall provide an annual report and an independent audit of its activities to the Governor, the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over economic development matters and the members of the center. [PL 1995, c. 648, §5 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 648, §5 (NEW).
§945-L. General conditions; dissolution The center shall operate as a nonprofit organization consistent with its composition and broad public purposes. The following conditions apply to the operation or dissolution of the center. [PL 1995, c. 648, §5 (NEW).] 1. Net earnings of center. No part of the net earnings of the center may inure […]
§945-M. Liberal construction This chapter may be construed liberally to effect the intent and purposes of the center for an improved and enhanced international trade development effort in the State and may not be construed as a limitation of powers. [PL 1995, c. 648, §5 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 648, §5 (NEW).
§945. Establishment The Maine International Trade Center, referred to in this chapter as the “center,” is established to enhance the competitive advantage of state businesses desiring to compete in the international market. The center provides a source of leadership, coordination and a shared vision for international trade development in the State. The purpose of the […]
