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Maine Revised Statutes, Title 32, § 84-A: Commissioner; powers and duties, 1985

The commissioner has powers and duties to review the board and regional councils, act as liaison with other department units, the Governor, and the Legislature, carry out chapter requirements or board-delegated rules,…

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Commissioner; powers and duties

The commissioner has powers and duties to review the board and regional councils, act as liaison with other department units, the Governor, and the Legislature, carry out chapter requirements or board-delegated rules, and provide staff and administrative…

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§ 84-ACommissioner; powers and dutiesProvision

The commissioner has powers and duties to review the board and regional councils, act as liaison with other department units, the Governor, and the Legislature, carry out chapter requirements or board-delegated rules, and provide staff and administrative support for the board.

1. Powers and duties. The commissioner has the following powers and duties: A. To review the function and operation of the board and regional councils to assure that these organizations are in compliance with their statutory and public service responsibilities; [PL 1985, c. 730, §§10, 16 (NEW).] B. To act as a liaison between the board and other administrative units within the department, with the Governor and the Legislature; [PL 1985, c. 730, §§10, 16 (NEW).] C. To carry out the requirements as set forth in this chapter or as delegated by the board through rules; and [PL 1985, c. 730, §§10, 16 (NEW).] D. To provide the staff and administrative support necessary for the board to carry out its function. [PL 1985, c. 730, §§10, 16 (NEW).] [PL 1985, c. 730, §§10, 16 (NEW).]
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