The Blaine House Commission, as established in section 12004‑I, subsection 75‑B and referred to in this chapter as the "commission," consists of 9 voting members who are appointed and serve as described in this section.

1. 1. Members; appointment The commission consists of the following members:

   1. A. The Director of the Maine Historic Preservation Commission;

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   2. B. The Director of the Maine State Museum;

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   3. C. The Director of the Bureau of General Services;

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   4. D. The Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services; and

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   5. E. Five public members appointed by the Governor. The public members must have expertise in one or more of the following areas: historic preservation, interior decoration, historic architecture or landscape architecture.

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2. 2. Terms Each public member serves a term concurrent with the term of the Governor.

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3. 3. Chair The commission shall elect a chair from among its public members.

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4. 4. Reimbursement Members serve on the commission without compensation.

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5. 5. Meetings; decisions; quorum The commission shall meet at least quarterly on the call of the chair. Decisions must be made by a majority of those present and voting. A quorum is a majority of the members of the commission.

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6. 6. Rules The commission, in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, shall adopt all rules necessary or desirable for it to carry out the functions assigned it by this chapter.

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