Resolve, To Form A Working Group To Address Vacancies In Municipal Government Management Positions

LD 1090 directs Maine's Department of Economic and Community Development to form a working group within 30 days to study municipal government management staffing challenges, including recruitment, retention, and workforce development. The group, requiring at least 7 members with municipal management expertise, must develop recommendations by December 3, 2025, focusing on four key areas: workforce skills, diversity strategies, educational pathways for municipal careers, and incentive programs. It will review Maine's 2020-2029 economic development strategy in this context. The working group's final report, after commissioner review, will be submitted to the Joint Standing Committee on State and Local Government for potential legislative action in the next session. This resolve affects all municipal governments across Maine seeking to address staffing gaps in management roles.