5 M.R.S. §12004-B: Arbitration, mediation, valuation and board appeals

The primary responsibilities of the boards in this section include the assessment of property for purchase, valuation or tax purposes; the hearing of appeals with respect to property valuation or assessment; and the arbitration, conciliation or mediation of disputes or grievances.

The primary powers of these boards include the holding of hearings; the adoption of rules; the determination, modification or assessment of fees, taxes and penalties; arbitration, conciliation and mediation; the establishment of standards and procedures; and the adjudication of disputes.

This classification includes the following.

NAME OF ORGANIZATION | RATE OF COMPENSATION | STATUTORY REFERENCE

1.

State Board of Arbitration and Conciliation | $75/Day | 26 MRSA §931

2.

Maine Labor Relations Board | $75/Day $100/Day Chair | 26 MRSA §968

3.

Panel of Mediators | $300/Period up to 4 Hours | 26 MRSA §892

4.

State Civil Service Appeals Board | $50/Day | 5 MRSA §7081

5.

State Claims Commission | $150/Day | 23 MRSA §152

6.

State Board of Property Tax Review | $75/Day | 36 MRSA §271

7.

Maine Agricultural Bargaining Board | $75/Day | 13 MRSA §1956

8.

Committee on Judicial Responsibility and Disability | Set by Supreme Judicial Court | 4 MRSA §9‑B

9.

Baxter Compensation Program Compensation Panel

10.

Maine Board of Tax Appeals | $100/Day | 36 MRSA §151‑D