Code of Maine Rules
02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION
322 - STATE BOARD OF LICENSURE FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS
Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS/OPERATION OF THE BOARD
Section 322-1-3 - Duties

1. The Chair: The Chair, when present, presides at all meetings and appoints all committees. The Chair performs all duties pertaining to the office of Chair and signs all official documents.

2. The Vice-Chair: In the absence or incapacity of the Chair, the Vice-Chair exercises the duties and powers of the Chair.

3. Vacancies: If for any reason a vacancy occurs in the office of Chair or Vice-Chair, the office is filled by an election of the Board members either at a regular meeting or a special meeting called for that purpose. Any officers so elected must receive at least 4 affirmative votes.

4. Executive Committee: The Executive Committee consists of 3 members, one of which is the Chair of the Board, who also chairs the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee transacts all business during the interval between meetings and makes a report to the Board at its next meeting.

5. Finance Committee: The Finance Committee consists of 2 members. The Finance Committee reviews all bills, accounts, income and expenses, including the financial records of the Executive Director, and reports to the Board at each regular meeting.

6. Rules Committee: The Rules Committee consists of 2 members. The Rules Committee considers and recommends to the Board modifications of the Act and the Rules governing professional engineering.

7. Examination Committee: The Examination Committee consists of all members of the Board. The Examination Committee coordinates with the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying in the administration of national examinations.

8. Information Committee: The Information Committee consists of 3 members. The Information Committee makes recommendations for publication of the policy, purpose and principles of the Board.

9. Complaint Committee: The Complaint Committee consists of 3 members: the Complaint Officer (who is a Board Member), the Executive Director, and the Assistant Attorney General assigned to the Board. The Complaint Committee investigates, presents, and advises the Board as to disposition of all complaints.

10. Continuing Education Committee: The Continuing Education Committee conducts audits of the PDHs claimed by Licensees and makes recommendations for changes to the professional development program.