Maine Code § 5-172

Maine Retirement Savings Board
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The Maine Retirement Savings Board is established as a body corporate and politic and a public
instrumentality of the State pursuant to section 12004-G, subsection 33-G to develop and maintain the
Maine Retirement Savings Program for individuals employed or self-employed for wages or other
compensation in this State. [PL 2023, c. 167, §1 (AMD).]
1. Appointments. The board consists of 9 voting members as follows:
A. The Treasurer of State, or the Treasurer of State's designee; and [PL 2021, c. 356, §1 (NEW).]
B. Eight members appointed by the Governor:
(1) A member who has skill, knowledge and experience relating to the interests of employees
in achieving financial security and developing financial capability, including through
retirement saving;
(2) A member who is a representative of an association representing employees, including
covered employees, or who has skill, knowledge and experience relating to the interests of
employees in retirement saving;
(3) A member who is a representative of employers, including covered employers, or who has
skill, knowledge and experience relating to the interests of small employers in retirement
saving;
(4) A member of the public who is retired and is a representative of the interests of retirees
and employees;

(5) A member who has skill, knowledge and experience in the field of retirement saving,
retirement plans and retirement investment;
(6) A member who has expertise and experience in stakeholder outreach and engagement and
marketing;
(7) A member who has expertise and experience in developing or maintaining online platforms
and systems; and
(8) A member who has expertise and experience in program development and management.
[PL 2021, c. 356, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2021, c. 356, §1 (NEW).]
2. Confirmation of members. The 8 members of the board appointed by the Governor are subject
to approval by the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over financial services
matters and confirmation by the Senate.
[PL 2021, c. 356, §1 (NEW).]
3. Terms; vacancy. The term of office of each member of the board appointed by the Governor
is 4 years. A member is eligible for reappointment. If there is a vacancy for any cause for a member
appointed by the Governor, the Governor shall make an appointment to become immediately effective
for the unexpired term.
[PL 2021, c. 356, §1 (NEW).]
4. Chair. The members of the board shall elect one of its members annually to serve as the chair
of the board.
[PL 2021, c. 356, §1 (NEW).]
5. Quorum. A majority of the voting members of the board constitutes a quorum for the
transaction of business.
[PL 2021, c. 356, §1 (NEW).]
6. Compensation. A member of the board, except for the Treasurer of State and any designee of
the Treasurer of State, must be compensated according to the provisions of section 12004-G, subsection
33-G.
[PL 2021, c. 356, §1 (NEW).]
7. Staffing. Except as otherwise provided, the Office of the Treasurer of State shall provide staff
support to the board. The board shall reimburse the Office of the Treasurer of State for the full cost of
any staff time provided to the board.
[PL 2021, c. 356, §1 (NEW).]
8. Meetings. The board shall meet at such times as established by policy of the board, but at least
quarterly, beginning no later than May 2022 and may also meet at other times at the call of the chair.
All meetings of the board are public proceedings within the meaning of Title 1, chapter 13, subchapter
1.
[PL 2023, c. 167, §2 (AMD).]

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