30-A §101. Commissioners' duties - Maine Statutes

Title 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES HEADING: PL 1987, C. 737, PT. A, §2 (NEW)

Part 1: COUNTIES HEADING: PL 1987, C. 737, PT. A, §2 (NEW)

Chapter 1: COUNTY OFFICERS HEADING: PL 1987, C. 737, PT. A, §2 (NEW)

Subchapter 2: COUNTY COMMISSIONERS HEADING: PL 1987, C. 737, PT. A, §2 (NEW)

Article 5: POWERS AND DUTIES HEADING: PL 1987, C. 737, PT. A, §2 (NEW)

§101. Commissioners' duties

The commissioners of each county shall: [1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); 1989, c. 6, (AMD); 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]

1. Receipts and expenditures. Examine, allow and settle accounts of the money of the county;

[ 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); 1989, c. 6, (AMD); 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD) .]

2. Representation. Represent the county;

[ 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); 1989, c. 6, (AMD); 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD) .]

3. Manage property and business. Care for its property and manage its business;

[ 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); 1989, c. 6, (AMD); 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD) .]

4. Convey real estate. By a recorded order, appoint an agent to convey its real estate;

[ 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); 1989, c. 6, (AMD); 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD) .]

5. County ways. Lay out, alter or discontinue ways;

[ 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); 1989, c. 6, (AMD); 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD) .]

6. Keep books and accounts. Keep their books and accounts on forms and in a manner approved by the Department of Audit;

[ 1989, c. 6, (AMD); 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD); 1989, c. 561, §17 (AMD) .]

6-A. Adopt ethics policy. In their discretion, the county commissioners may adopt an ethics policy governing the conduct of elected and appointed county officials.

[ 1989, c. 561, §18 (NEW) .]

6-B. Support the State Board of Corrections. Working with the Commissioner of Corrections and sheriffs, support the State Board of Corrections, referred to in this subsection as "the board," in its efforts to accomplish its purpose and duties as defined in Title 34-A, sections 1801 and 1803 by:

A. Recommending a downsizing plan, a plan for capital construction and reinvestment strategies to the board; [2007, c. 653, Pt. A, §5 (NEW).]

B. Recommending uniform policies and procedures for pretrial, probation revocation and reentry services to the board; [2007, c. 653, Pt. A, §5 (NEW).]

C. Recommending a plan for the placement, housing and program development for inmates with mental illness in accordance with standards adopted by the board; and [2007, c. 653, Pt. A, §5 (NEW).]

D. Within available resources, providing support staff for and expertise to the board. [2007, c. 653, Pt. A, §5 (NEW).]

[ 2007, c. 653, Pt. A, §5 (NEW) .]

7. Other duties. Perform all other duties required by law.

[ 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); 1989, c. 6, (AMD); 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). 1989, c. 6, (AMD). 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). 1989, c. 104, §§C8,10 (AMD). 1989, c. 561, §§17,18 (AMD). 2007, c. 653, Pt. A, §5 (AMD).