1. Redistricting process. The county commissioners shall review the districts established in subsection 2 and, if changes are necessary, prepare a redistricting plan for county budget committee seats by June 1, 2031 and every 10 years thereafter. The county commissioners shall submit any redistricting plan to the Secretary of State within 5 days of adoption. If redistricting is required, the Secretary of State shall immediately transmit the redistricting plan to the Legislature for review and enactment.
2. Budget committee districts. Budget committee members must be elected from districts as provided in this subsection.
A. District 1 consists of Isle au Haut, Matinicus Isle Plantation, North Haven, St. George, Friendship and the unorganized territory of Criehaven and elects one member. The initial term for District 1 expires on December 31, 2016.
B. District 2 consists of South Thomaston, Vinalhaven and Owls Head and elects one member. The initial term for District 2 expires on December 31, 2014.
C. District 3 consists of Rockland and elects 2 members at large. The initial term for District 3 expires on December 31, 2016.
D. District 4 consists of Camden and elects one member. The initial term for District 4 expires on December 31, 2014.
E. District 5 consists of Rockport and Hope and elects one member. The initial term for District 5 expires on December 31, 2016.
F. District 6 consists of Appleton, Union and Washington and elects one member. The initial term for District 6 expires on December 31, 2014.
G. District 7 consists of Warren and elects one member. The initial term for District 7 expires on December 31, 2016.
H. District 8 consists of Thomaston and Cushing and elects one member. The initial term for District 8 expires on December 31, 2014.
3. District 3.
4. District 4.
5. District 5.
6. District 6.
7. District 7.
8. District 8.