{"data":{"id":"us-me/5-m.r.s.-12024","jurisdiction":"us-me","citation":"5 M.R.S. §12024","heading":"Proposed quasi-independent state entities","body":"A joint standing committee of the Legislature that considers proposed legislation establishing a quasi-independent state entity after January 1, 2013 shall:\n1.  Additions to reporting entities.  Evaluate whether the proposed quasi-independent state entity should be added to the list of reporting entities in section 12021, subsection 6.  The joint standing committee shall consider:\nA.  Whether the governmental purpose for which the proposed quasi-independent state entity is being established is funded with revenues that are derived, in whole or part, from federal or state taxes or fees;\nB.  Whether the powers and duties of the proposed quasi-independent state entity are more than advisory as described in section 12004‑I;\nC.  Whether the proposed quasi-independent state entity's organizational and accountability structure allows the quasi-independent state entity to make significant policy and financial decisions independent of the Legislature and executive branch;\nD.  Whether the proposed quasi-independent state entity is considered a component unit of State Government for financial reporting purposes under the standards and pronouncements issued by a governmental accounting standards board or for any purposes under Part 4; and\nE.  Whether the proposed quasi-independent state entity will be subject to review under the State Government Evaluation Act.\nIf the committee determines that the proposed quasi-independent state entity should be added to the list of reporting entities under section 12021, subsection 6, the committee shall include that determination in any report on the legislation; and\n2.  Legislative standards.  Ensure that proposed legislation that establishes a new quasi-independent state entity:\nA.  Provides, if applicable, for staggered terms of office for members of the governing body, with terms not to exceed 5 years;\nB.  Requires that the governing body must be responsible for:\n(1)  Appointment, performance review and termination of the managing director;\n(2)  Establishing and ensuring compliance with organizational policies and procedures, including those required by section 12022; and\n(3)  Ensuring adherence to all requirements of this chapter;\nC.  Specifies qualifications required or desired of the managing director;\nD.  Provides conditions under which members of the governing body and the managing director may be removed from office and establishes the process for removal;\nE.  Identifies the joint standing committee of the Legislature with oversight over the entity and any matters that must be reviewed by that committee; and\nF.  Contains audit and reporting requirements.","path":["TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES","PART 18: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES","CHAPTER 379: BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES AND SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS","SUBCHAPTER 3: QUASI-INDEPENDENT STATE ENTITIES"],"source_url":"https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/5/title5sec12024.html","current_through":"October 1, 2025","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-04T15:12:22Z","sha256":"adaac7e7eb7e7a80ba8f8a5016ed58496a234409830b5f4cd56f84b36c942017","source_id":"us-me","stale":false,"prev":"us-me/5-m.r.s.-12023","next":"us-me/5-m.r.s.-13001"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}