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The authority has 15 voting members, including governor-appointed designated and at-large members, plus state members. Some seats must meet specific qualifications, and members generally may not simultaneously serve as directors or officers of certain related nonprofits or service entities, except ex officio members.
The terms of office for the designated and at-large members defined in section 965, subsections 2 and 3, are for 4 years, except for initial appointees. [PL 2001, c. 417, §7 (AMD).] 1. Initial terms of office. The initial terms of office
Members, board members, and employees of the authority are not personally liable for acts within the scope of their authority duties, and the authority must indemnify them for certain defense expenses.
The authority must choose three member roles—chair, vice-chair/secretary, and treasurer—and employ a chief executive officer.
The authority may, subject to any limitation of this chapter: [PL 1985, c. 344, §17 (NEW).] 1. Borrow. Borrow money or otherwise obtain credit in its own name; [PL 1985, c. 344, §17 (NEW).] 2. Lend. Lend money or otherwise extend credit to
The authority must, to the greatest extent possible, use private or other governmental mortgage insurance or credit enhancement sources when carrying out this chapter.
Seven members make a quorum, and most actions require an affirmative vote of at least 5 members present and voting or a majority of those present and voting, whichever is greater.
This section defines key terms used in the chapter, including “Board,” “Building code,” “Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code,” “Maine Uniform Building Code,” and “Maine Uniform Energy Code.”
This section establishes the Technical Building Codes and Standards Board and directs it to adopt, amend, and maintain the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code, set related rules, and oversee training, conflict resolution, and other code-administration tasks.
The board must appoint a 5-member committee to set training and certification requirements, the committee must direct development of a training program, the Maine Office of Community Affairs must implement the program, and the committee must review it annually.
This section requires the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code to be enforced in municipalities over 4,000 residents, limits smaller municipalities from adopting other building codes, and bars local codes that conflict with the statewide code.
The listed codes and standards stay in force unless the board adopts and publishes a conflict resolution with the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code.
The chief executive officer must serve as the authority’s chief administrative officer and carry out listed administrative and reporting duties.
Authority members, employees, contractors, agents, and other representatives are treated as executive employees for certain Title 5 purposes; the chief executive officer is also treated that way for Title 5, section 19, and Title 17, section 3104 does not apply to those representatives.
The authority must file annual reports and financial reports on time, and the report must cover listed activities and financial items.
The authority must disclose certain records to requesters and must keep listed records confidential, with specific exceptions.
This chapter, being necessary for the welfare of the State and its inhabitants, shall be liberally construed. In the event of any conflict between this chapter and any other law, this chapter shall prevail, but the power and authority
The authority is the successor to three named authorities, and their assets and liabilities transfer to the Finance Authority of Maine as successor.
The Finance Authority of Maine must administer and exercise the authority granted to it by this chapter.
The authority and its chief executive officer must ensure that applicants for assistance submit an employment plan, and the chief executive officer must share the information with the Department of Labor and the Department of Health and Human Services.
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