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, [u]webmaster_lio@legislature.maine.gov[/u].
[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] Thursday, April 12, 2018, 2:00 PM, Cross Building, Room 202
[font=font36821]Nominees:[/font] Anne R. Devine of Portland; Brandon St. Germain of Ellsworth to the Maine Maritime Academy, Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees of the Maine Maritime Academy was established in 1941 to control the affairs of the Academy (Private and Special Law c. 37). With the exception of the student member, who serves a 1-year term, members serve 5-year terms. The Academy is authorized by statute to confer Bachelor of Science, Associate of Science, and Master of Science in Maritime Management degrees, and is responsible for providing and maintaining a nautical school. The Board's specific powers and duties include establishing tuition fees and other charges related to students' attendance at the school; providing for the publication of scholarly writings in the field of maritime and related studies; setting employees' compensation; making regulations necessary for the management of the Academy; constructing facilities; and authorizing the purchase of land and making the necessary financing arrangements for these purposes. Members of the Board are authorized to be reimbursed for expenses incurred in attending meetings.
[font=font36821]Nominees:[/font] Fernande Desjardins of St. Agatha; Jaylee E. Rice of St. Albans to the State Board of Education
The State Board of Education, established by, 20-A MRSA § 401, is a 9 member board. Four members must reside in the 1st Congressional District and 4 members must reside in the 2nd Congressional District at the time of appointment. One member may reside in either District. One student member must attend school in the state's First Congressional District and one must attend school in the State's Second Congressional District at the time of appointment. The membership must be broadly representative of the public and the regions of the State and have strong interest and knowledge of Education. The Board is an autonomous body which has primary responsibility for formulating policy by which the Commissioner of Education shall administer certain regulatory tasks; advising the Commissioner in the administration of all of the mandated responsibilities of that position; and enforcing regulatory requirements for school administrative units. The term of appointment is 5 years. A person may not serve more than any 2 five-year terms. The term for student members is 2 years. A more detailed description of the Board may be found at
[u]http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/20-A/title20-Asec401.html[/u]
[font=font36821]CONTACT:[/font] Jayne Deneen, 287-3125
[font=font36821]JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY[/font]
Senator Lisa Keim, Senate Chair, Representative Matthew W. Moonen, House Chair
[font=font36821]Public Hearing:[/font] Tuesday, April 10, 2018, 2:00 PM, State House, Room 438
[font=font36821]Nominee:[/font] Brent A. Davis, Esq. of Skowhegan as a District Court Judge
The District Court (4 MRSA, c. 5) consists of 38 Judges (including a Chief Judge and Deputy Chief Judge), and Active Retired Judges when appointed. The Court has original jurisdiction in non-felony criminal cases, traffic infractions and civil violations. The Court has exclusive jurisdiction in family matters, including separation and divorce, parental rights and responsibilities, paternity and grandparent's rights. It is the only court available for the enforcement of money judgments. One Judge residing in each district and two judges residing in each of Districts 3, 6, and 9 are appointed. The term of appointment for a District Court Judge is 7 years. The annual salary is set by statute. A more detailed description of the District Court can be found at
[u]http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/4/title4ch5sec0.html[/u]
[font=font36821]Public Hearing:[/font] Tuesday, April 10, 2018, 3:00 PM, State House, Room 438
[font=font36821]Nominee:[/font] Tammy Ham-Thompson, Esq. of Gardiner as a District Court Judge
The District Court (4 MRSA, c. 5) consists of 38 Judges (including a Chief Judge and Deputy Chief Judge), and Active Retired Judges when appointed. The Court has original jurisdiction in non-felony criminal cases, traffic infractions and civil violations. The Court has exclusive jurisdiction in family matters, including separation and divorce, parental rights and responsibilities, paternity and grandparent's rights. It is the only court available for the enforcement of money judgments. One Judge residing in each district and two judges residing in each of Districts 3, 6, and 9 are appointed. The term of appointment for a District Court Judge is 7 years. The annual salary is set by statute. A more detailed description of the District Court can be found at
[u]http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/4/title4ch5sec0.html[/u]
[font=font36821]Public Hearing:[/font] Wednesday, April 11, 2018, 2:00 PM, State House, Room 438
[font=font36821]Nominee:[/font] Stephen D. Nelson, Esq. of Houlton as a District Court Judge
The District Court (4 MRSA, c. 5) consists of 38 Judges (including a Chief Judge and Deputy Chief Judge), and Active Retired Judges when appointed. The Court has original jurisdiction in non-felony criminal cases, traffic infractions and civil violations. The Court has exclusive jurisdiction in family matters, including separation and divorce, parental rights and responsibilities, paternity and grandparent's rights. It is the only court available for the enforcement of money judgments. One Judge residing in each district and two judges residing in each of Districts 3, 6, and 9 are appointed. The term of appointment for a District Court Judge is 7 years. The annual salary is set by statute. A more detailed description of the District Court can be found at
[u]http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/4/title4ch5sec0.html[/u]
[font=font36821]Public Hearing:[/font] Wednesday, April 11, 2018, 3:00 PM, State House, Room 438
[font=font36821]Nominee:[/font] Lea-Anne Sutton, Esq. of Gorham as a District Court Judge
The District Court (4 MRSA, c. 5) consists of 38 Judges (including a Chief Judge and Deputy Chief Judge), and Active Retired Judges when appointed. The Court has original jurisdiction in non-felony criminal cases, traffic infractions and civil violations. The Court has exclusive jurisdiction in family matters, including separation and divorce, parental rights and responsibilities, paternity and grandparent's rights. It is the only court available for the enforcement of money judgments. One Judge residing in each district and two judges residing in each of Districts 3, 6, and 9 are appointed. The term of appointment for a District Court Judge is 7 years. The annual salary is set by statute. A more detailed description of the District Court can be found at
[u]http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/4/title4ch5sec0.html[/u]
[font=font36821]CONTACT:[/font]Susan Pinette, 287-1327
April 3, 2018
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