Legislative committees will hold public hearings as listed below for the purpose of considering nominations by the Governor for appointment to positions that require review by joint standing committees and to confirmation by the Legislature. You may testify at the public hearing or submit written testimony. Written testimony must be received by 9 am the day of the hearing and should be sent to: Legislative Information Office, 100 SHS, Augusta, Maine 04333-0100. Persons with special needs who wish to attend a Legislative hearing and require accommodations should notify the Legislative Information Office as soon as possible: 207-287-1692, TTY 207-287-6826, FAX 207-287-1580, webmaster_lio@legislature.maine.gov.
[font=font36821]JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS[/font]
Senator Brian D. Langley, Senate Chair, Representative Tori P. Kornfield, House Chair
[font=font36821]Public Hearing:[/font] Wednesday, May 24, 2017, 1:30 PM, Cross Building, Room 202
[font=font36821]Nominee:[/font] Anna M. Perna of Holden to the School Board of the Governor Baxter School for the Deaf
The Board was established as the policy-making authority and independent governing body of the school. The board is comprised of 15 appointed voting members and 2 nonvoting student members. Voting members serve 3-year terms. A more detailed description of the board can be found at http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/20-A/title20-Asec7406.html
[font=font36821]CONTACT:[/font] Jayne Deneen, 287-3125
[font=font36821]JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES[/font]
Senator Thomas B. Saviello, Senate Chair, Representative Ralph L. Tucker, House Chair
[font=font36821]Public Hearing:[/font] Wednesday, May 24, 2017, 1:00 PM, Cross Building, Room 216
[font=font36821]Nominees:[/font] Alvin K. Ahlers of North Yarmouth; Honorable James W. Parker of Veazie to the Board of Environmental Protection
The Board consists of 7 members who represent "the broadest possible interest and experience" and no more than 4 members may reside in the same congressional district. At least 3 members must have technical or scientific backgrounds in environmental issues. With credible, fair and responsible public participation in department decisions, the Board is to provide informed, independent, timely decisions with regard to enforcement of environmental protection. A more detailed description of the board can be found at, laws.experience"http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/38/title38sec341-D.html
[font=font36821]CONTACT[/font]: Steven Langlin, 287-4149
May 13, 2017
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