The commissioner shall be appointed by the Governor, subject to review by the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over economic development matters and legislation and to confirmation by the Legislature. The commissioner shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor. [PL 1987, c. 534, Pt. A, §§ 17, 19 (NEW).]
1. Qualifications. The commissioner shall be a person with background, experience and interest in the areas of community and economic development.

[PL 1987, c. 534, Pt. A, §§ 17, 19 (NEW).]

SECTION HISTORY

PL 1987, c. 534, §§A17,A19 (NEW).

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Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 5 Sec. 13057

  • Commissioner: means the Commissioner of Economic and Community Development. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 5 Sec. 13054
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.