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94-270
Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election practices
2001-2002 Regulatory Agenda
UMBRELLA-UNIT NUMBER:
94-270
AGENCY NAME: Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices
CONTACT PERSON:
William C. Hain, III, Director, 135 State House Station, Augusta, ME
04333-0135. Tel: (207) 287-4179.
EMERGENCY RULES
ADOPTED SINCE THE LAST REGULATORY AGENDA: None
EXPECTED 2001-2002
RULE-MAKING ACTIVITY:
CHAPTER 1:
Procedures
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 1 M.R.S.A. §1002, as amended; 1 M.R.S.A. §1003;
21-A M.R.S.A. §1017, sub-§3-B; 21-A M.R.S.A. §1019, as amended; 21-A
M.R.S.A. 1125, sub-§9; 21-A M.R.S.A. §1126.
PURPOSE: These rules describe the nature and operation of the Commission
and establish procedures by which its actions will be governed. They
include provisions on accelerated reporting schedules and reports of
independent expenditures mandated by the Maine Clean Election Act. These
rules may be amended because of statutory changes, including changes
to the campaign report filing forms for candidates.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Fall - Winter 2001-2002 (possible).
AFFECTED PARTIES: The general public at large, including prospective
candidates and persons interested in becoming candidates for statewide,
state, county, and municipal office in municipalities with a population
of 15,000 or more; lobbyists; political action committees; and members
of the Legislature.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Stakeholder participation likely.
CHAPTER 2:
Hearing Procedures
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 1 M.R.S.A. §1003
PURPOSE: These rules establish the procedures applicable to hearings
before the Maine Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices
that may be held to consider any matter within the Commission's statutory
authority, including legislative ethics, etc. Changes are possible to
accommodate statutory revisions to Commission authority.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Fall - Winter 2001-2002 (possible).
AFFECTED PARTIES: Members of the Legislature; the general public at
large, including prospective candidates and persons interested in becoming
candidates for statewide, state, county, and municipal office in municipalities
with a population of 15,000 or more; lobbyists; and political action
committees.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Stakeholder participation likely.
CHAPTER 3:
Maine Clean Election Act and Related Provisions
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 21-A M.R.S.A. chapter 14
PURPOSE: These rules establish procedures to implement the Maine Clean
Election Act and related provisions, including definitions; procedures
governing candidate participation in the Act; certification of participating
candidates; fund administration; distribution of funds to certified
candidates; record-keeping and reporting requirements; and procedures
for recounts, vacancies, and special elections. These rules may be amended
to accommodate legislative changes to the Maine Clean Election Act following
the 2000 elections.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Fall - Winter 2001-2002 (possible).
AFFECTED PARTIES: Prospective candidates and persons interested in becoming
candidates for the office of Governor, State Senator, or State Representative;
and the general public at large.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Stakeholder participation likely.
CHAPTER 4:
Implementing Regulations
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 1 M.R.S.A. §1003
PURPOSE: The Commission may propose rules to clarify the lobbyist disclosure
procedures and to implement new "push-polling" registration and reporting
requirements.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Fall - Winter 2001-2002 (possible).
AFFECTED PARTIES: The general public at large, including prospective
candidates and persons interested in becoming candidates for statewide,
state, county, and municipal office in municipalities with a population
of 15,000 or more; lobbyists; political action committees; and members
of the Legislature.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Stakeholder participation likely.
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