We hope these resources will be helpful to citizens who wish to learn more about the workings of the three branches of government and how to participate in the processes leading to new laws, regulations and administrative or judicial decisions.
- Adoption of major substantive rules
- Guide to Rulemaking
- Ben’s Guide to the U.S. Government
- Citizen’s Guide To Town MeetingFreedom of Access Act (FOAA)
- Glossary of legislative terms
- Guides for candidates running for office
- How a bill becomes a law
- Legislator’s Handbook
- Local Government In Maine
- Participating In A Public Hearing (PUC)
- Public participation in the licensing process (DEP)
- Testifying at a Legislative Hearing (House of Representatives)
- Testifying with Confidence (SOS)
12/16/2022 A-Z List