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Maine Commissioner of Labor
| Maine Commissioner of Labor | |
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| General information | |
| Office Type: | |
| Office website: | Official Link |
| Term limits: | None |
| Structure | |
| Length of term: | Serves at the governor's pleasure |
| Authority: | Maine Revised Statutes, Title 26, Chapter 19, §1401-A |
| Selection Method: | Appointed by the governor, confirmed by the State Legislature |
| Current Officeholder | |
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| Name: | Jeanne Paquette |
| Assumed office: | August 2012 |
| Compensation: | $102,689 |
| Other Maine Executive Offices | |
| Governor • Secretary of State • Attorney General • Treasurer • Auditor • Commissioner of Education • Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Commissioner • Superintendent of Insurance • Labor Commissioner • Public Utilities Commission | |
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Current officeholder
The current officeholder is Jeanne Paquette. She was appointed by Gov. Paul LePage in August 2012. She previously served as the deputy to former commissioner Robert Winglass, who stepped down from his position in August 2012.[1]
Authority
The Maine Revised Statutes address the office of commissioner of labor in Title 26, Chapter 19, §1401-A.[2]
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The department consists of a Commissioner of Labor, referred to in this chapter as the "commissioner," appointed by the Governor and subject to review by the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over labor matters and to confirmation by the Legislature, to serve at the pleasure of the Governor... |
Appointments
The Commissioner is appointed by the Governor of Maine and subject to review by the Legislature's Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development Committee and confirmation by the Legislature.[2][3]
Duties
The commissioner of labor is responsible for overseeing the Maine Department of Labor, which enforces labor regulations, ensures safe working conditions, maintains accountable employment and training programs, and manages unemployment benefits programs in Maine.[2]
Compensation
In 2012, the Maine Commissioner of Labor was paid an estimated $102,689. This figure comes from the Council of State Governments.
Contact information
Physical address:
Maine Department of Labor
45 Commerce Drive
Augusta, Maine
Mailing address:
54 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333
Phone: (207) 623-7900
Email: mdol@maine.gov
See also
External links
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Bangor Daily News "Labor commissioner steps down; LePage nominates deputy as replacement" Accessed August 30, 2012
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Maine Revised Statutes "Title 26, Chapter 19, §1401-A," Accessed December 19, 2012
- ↑ Coastal Journal, "Robert J. Winglass appointed Labor Commissioner," May 19, 2011
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