Agenda
July 24, 2023, 9:00 a.m.
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Note: this meeting was conducted in person and streamed on the Commission’s YouTube channel. A link to the channel may be found at www.maine.gov/ethics. |
1. Ratification of the Minutes of the May 31, 2023 Meeting
Motion: To adopt the minutes as presented.
Made by: Chairman Schneider
Seconded by: Commissioner Marble
Vote: 5-0
2. Discrepancies in Cash Balances of Political Action Committees
Addendum Regarding Cash Balance Discrepancies
In early 2023, the Commission staff requested that the 110 political action committees (PACs) registered with the Commission verify that the cash balance shown in the summary section of their campaign finance reports accurately stated the balance in their bank accounts as of December 31, 2022. Some PACs had discrepancies between their reported and actual cash balances, which have been resolved. Seven PACs currently have a discrepancy of at least $1,000. The Commission’s Political Committee and Lobbyist Registrar will provide an update.
Motion: To permit the staff to adjust our records to match the actual balance in the Maine Senate Republican Majority PAC funds.
Made by: Chairman Schneider
Seconded by: Commissioner Marble
Vote: 5-0
Motion: To permit the staff to adjust our records to match the actual balance in the Maine Optometric Association PAC funds.
Made by: Commissioner Marble
Seconded by: Chairman Schneider
Vote: 5-0
Motion: To permit the staff to adjust our records to match the actual balance in the Maine House Democratic Campaign Committee PAC funds.
Made by: Chairman Schneider
Seconded by: Commissioner Neumann
Vote: 5-0
3. Final Adoption of Rule Amendments
The Commission staff recommends completing a major substantive rulemaking initiated by the Commission in October 2022. During the 2023 session, the Maine Legislature authorized the Commission to finally adopt the amendments, except for one policy change which the Legislature preferred to address in statute.
Motion: To adopt the rule changes as recommended.
Made by: Chairman Schneider
Seconded by: Commissioner Neumann
Vote: 5-0
Other Business
Executive Session (if necessary)
ADJOURNMENT at 10:02 a.m.