Maine LD991 prohibits municipal voters from casting ballots on matters affecting their own compensation.
Maine LD991 aims to prevent conflicts of interest in municipal voting by barring voters from participating in decisions that directly affect their own compensation. Specifically, the bill prohibits voters from voting on articles or referendum questions that involve approving or denying contracts or budgets affecting their salary, hourly rate, or employment benefits. The Secretary of State is directed to provide guidance to municipal clerks on implementing this prohibition.
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