38 §2123-C. Solid Waste Management Advisory Council - Maine Statutes

Title 38: WATERS AND NAVIGATION

Chapter 24: SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AND RECYCLING HEADING: PL 1995, C. 465, PT. A, §26 (RPR

Subchapter 2: SOLID WASTE PLANNING HEADING: PL 1995, C. 465, PT. A, §32 (RPR)

§2123-C. Solid Waste Management Advisory Council

1. Solid Waste Management Advisory Council. The Solid Waste Management Advisory Council, referred to in this section as "the council," is established to advise and assist the office in reviewing, as may be appropriate:

A. State solid waste management policy, including the timeline and establishment process for the development of a state-owned solid waste disposal facility; [2007, c. 192, §4 (NEW).]

B. Host community benefits; [2007, c. 192, §4 (NEW).]

C. The development of commercial solid waste facilities and the economic competitiveness of commercial facilities; [2007, c. 192, §4 (NEW).]

D. The appropriateness of developing regional disposal facilities to better serve municipalities and businesses; [2007, c. 192, §4 (NEW).]

E. The continued development and expansion of beneficial reuse and recycling; [2007, c. 192, §4 (NEW).]

F. The proper role of municipal zoning and other local control in regard to siting, expansion and operation of solid waste disposal facilities; and [2007, c. 192, §4 (NEW).]

G. Other related matters as considered appropriate and necessary. [2007, c. 192, §4 (NEW).]

[ 2007, c. 192, §4 (NEW) .]

2. Membership. The Governor shall appoint 14 members of the council as follows:

A. Three members from the general public; [2007, c. 192, §4 (NEW).]

B. Two members from each of the following:

(1) Municipal government;

(2) Statewide and local environmental organizations;

(3) The recycling industry;

(4) Waste-to-energy facility owners or operators; and

(5) Landfill owners or operators; and [2007, c. 192, §4 (NEW).]

C. One member representing industrial waste generators. [2007, c. 192, §4 (NEW).]

The Director of the State Planning Office, or the director's designee, serves as a nonvoting, ex officio member of the council.

The commissioner, or the commissioner's designee, serves as a nonvoting, ex officio member of the council.

[ 2007, c. 192, §4 (NEW) .]

3. Terms. All members, except the Director of the State Planning Office and the commissioner, are appointed for staggered terms of 3 years. A vacancy must be filled by the Governor for the unexpired portion of the term. The council shall annually elect a chair from its membership.

[ 2007, c. 192, §4 (NEW) .]

4. Quorum. A quorum is a majority of the members of the council. An affirmative vote of the majority of the members present at a meeting is required for any action. An action may not be considered unless a quorum is present.

[ 2007, c. 192, §4 (NEW) .]

5. Compensation; meetings. Members are entitled to compensation according to Title 5, section 12004-I, subsection 68-B. The council shall meet at least once a year and at any time upon the call of the chair upon written request to the chair by 5 of the members.

[ 2007, c. 192, §4 (NEW) .]

6. Report. The council shall report annually to the Governor and to the Legislature on its activity during the past year.

[ 2007, c. 192, §4 (NEW) .]

7. Staff. The office shall provide the council with all necessary staff.

[ 2007, c. 192, §4 (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

2007, c. 192, §4 (NEW).