Me. Stat. tit. 30-A § 101

Current through 131st (2023-2024) Legislature Chapter 634

Section 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 Office of the State Auditor;

[1989, c. 6 (AMD); 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD); 1989, c. 561, §17 (AMD); 2013, c. 16, §10 (REV).]

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.

[2015, c. 335, §6 (RP).]

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).]

30-A M.R.S. § 101

Amended by 2015, c. 335,§ 6, eff. 7/12/2015.

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) .