ME LD870

Maine Land Use Planning Commission membership increases from 9 to 13 members, with the Governor appointing 5 members (up from 1) and 8 county boards of commissioners each appointing 1 member

Governor's appointees must have technical or scientific backgrounds in forestry, land use planning, conservation, fisheries, wildlife, outdoor recreation, or natural resources-related businesses operating in the commission's jurisdiction

Members are limited to 2 consecutive 4-year terms, and the quorum requirement increases from 5 to 7 members for commission action

County commissioners must advertise vacant positions for at least 30 days and have 30 business days (reduced from 90) to fill vacancies before the Governor may appoint

Secretary of State must include commission membership information in annual reports, including term expiration dates and appointing authority for each member