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R. 1905, cc. 11; 93. R. 1907, cc. 12; 80. R. 1909, cc. 74; 145; 150; 200; 307. R. 1911, cc. 156; 164. R. 1913, cc. 28; 206; 262. R. 1915, c. 46. R. 1917, c. 244, § 2.

12.16--Commissioners to Promote Settlement of Public and Other Lands. Created by R. 1869, c. 82.

Duties--find ways to induce settlements upon the State's unpeopled townships and determine what aid should be given to such settlements.

Members--3 appointed by Governor with advice and consent of Council.

Legislative History:

R. 1869, c. 82.

12.17--Commissioner to Adjust Claims of Settlers in Aroostook County. Created by R. 1873, c. 204.

Duties--report to the next Legislature on what land, claimed by proprietors in certain plantations and towns of Aroostook County, is occupied by settlers.

Additional information--appointed by the Governor with advice and consent of Council.

Legislative History:

R. 1873, c. 204. R. 1874, c. 228.

12.18--Commissioner to Settle Claims of Settlers on Proprietors' Land in Aroostook County. Created by R. 1876, c. 175. Abolished by R. 1877, c. 263.

Duties--meet with the owners of lands, described in the report of the commissioner to adjust claims of settlers in Aroostook County (12.17), and purchase said lands or exchange them with other lands owned by the State.

Additional information--appointed by the Governor and the Council.

Legislative History:

R. 1876, c. 175.

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