5 M.R.S. §453-A: Board of trustees

The Mining Excise Tax Trust Fund Board of Trustees, as established in section 12004‑G, subsection 33‑B and referred to in the chapter as the "board," consists of 5 members.

1. Appointment; qualifications. The members of the board are appointed by the Governor and are subject to review by the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over taxation matters and to confirmation by the Legislature, except that the Governor may not appoint any members to the board until such time as funds accrue to the Mining Excise Tax Trust Fund. The Governor shall ensure that members of the board have at least the following qualifications:

A. At least one member must be experienced in the application of hydrology and groundwater science;

B. At least one member must be experienced in the application of soil and air pollution science;

C. At least one member must be experienced in public health science;

D. At least one member must be a representative of a municipal or county government in which metallic mining occurs; and

E. At least one member must be a resident of the unorganized territory.

2. Terms. Members are appointed to serve staggered 5-year terms. Members may be reappointed. Members serve until their successors are appointed and qualified.

3. Vacancies. A vacancy is filled for the expiration of the term to which the member has been appointed.