115.997(13)(c)2.
2. The interstate commission shall promulgate a rule providing for mediation for disputes as appropriate.
115.997(14)
(14) Article XIV — Financing of the interstate commission. 115.997(14)(a)(a) The interstate commission shall pay, or provide for the payment of, the reasonable expenses of its establishment, organization, and ongoing activities.
115.997(14)(b)
(b) The interstate commission may levy on and collect from each member state an annual assessment to cover the cost of the operations and activities of the interstate commission and its staff. The aggregate annual assessment must be sufficient to cover the interstate commission's annual budget as approved each year. Subject to
s. 115.28 (58), the aggregate annual assessment amount shall be allocated among member states based upon a formula to be determined by the interstate commission, which shall promulgate a rule binding upon all member states.
115.997(14)(c)
(c) The interstate commission shall not incur obligations of any kind prior to securing the funds adequate to meet the same, nor pledge the credit of any of the member states except by and with the authority of the member state.
115.997(14)(d)
(d) The interstate commission shall keep accurate accounts of all receipts and disbursements. The receipts and disbursements of the interstate commission shall be subject to the audit and accounting procedures established under its bylaws. However, all receipts and disbursements of funds handled by the interstate commission shall by [be] audited yearly by a certified or licensed public accountant and the report of the audit shall be included in and become part of the annual report of the interstate commission.
115.997 Note
NOTE: The correct word is shown in brackets. Corrective legislation is pending.
115.997(15)
(15) Article XV — Member states, effective date and amendment. 115.997(15)(b)
(b) The compact shall become effective and binding upon legislative enactment of the compact into law by no less than 10 states. Thereafter, it shall become effective and binding as to any other state upon enactment of the compact into law by that state. The governor of a nonmember state or his or her designee shall be invited to participate in the activities of the interstate commission on a nonvoting basis prior to adoption of the compact by all states.
115.997(15)(c)
(c) The interstate commission may propose amendments to the compact for enactment by the member states. No amendment shall become effective and binding upon the interstate commission and the member states unless and until it is enacted into law by unanimous consent of the member states.
115.997 Note
NOTE: As of May 27, 2010, more than 10 states had enacted the compact according to the Council of State Governments Web site.
115.997(16)
(16) Article XVI — Withdrawal and dissolution. 115.997(16)(a)1.1. Once effective, the compact shall continue in force and remain binding upon each and every member state, provided that a member state may withdraw from the compact by enacting a law repealing the compact or by enacting a law withdrawing from the compact.
115.997(16)(a)2.
2. A withdrawing state shall immediately notify the chairperson of the interstate commission in writing upon the enactment of legislation in the withdrawing state that repeals this compact or withdraws from this compact. The interstate commission shall notify the other member states within 60 days of its receipt thereof.
115.997(16)(a)3.
3. A withdrawing state is responsible for all assessments, obligations, and liabilities incurred through the effective date of withdrawal, including obligations the performance of which extends beyond the effective date of withdrawal.
115.997(16)(a)4.
4. Reinstatement following withdrawal of a member state shall occur upon the withdrawing state reenacting the compact or upon such later date as determined by the interstate commission.
115.997(16)(b)1.1. This compact shall dissolve effective upon the date of the withdrawal or default of the member state that reduces the membership in the compact to one member state.
115.997(16)(b)2.
2. Upon the dissolution of this compact, the compact is null and void and of no further force or effect, and the business and affairs of the interstate commission shall be concluded and surplus funds distributed in accordance with the bylaws.
115.997(17)
(17) Article XVII — Severability and construction. 115.997(17)(a)(a) The provisions of this compact shall be severable and if any phrase, clause, sentence, or provision is deemed unenforceable, the remaining provisions of the compact shall be enforceable.
115.997(17)(b)
(b) The provisions of this compact shall be liberally construed to effectuate its purposes.
115.997(17)(c)
(c) Nothing in this compact shall be construed to prohibit the applicability of other interstate compacts to which the states are members.
115.997(18)
(18) Article XVIII — binding effect of compact and other laws. 115.997(18)(a)1.1. Nothing herein prevents the enforcement of any other law of a member state that is not inconsistent with this compact.
115.997(18)(a)2.
2. All laws of member states that conflict with this compact are superseded to the extent of the conflict.
115.997(18)(b)1.1. Subject to
sub. (12) (b), all lawful actions of the interstate commission, including all rules and bylaws promulgated by the interstate commission, are binding upon the member states.
115.997(18)(b)2.
2. All agreements between the interstate commission and the member states are binding in accordance with their terms.
115.997(18)(b)3.
3. If any provision of this compact exceeds the constitutional limits imposed on the legislature of any member state, such provision shall be ineffective to the extent of the conflict with the constitutional provision in question in that member state.
115.997 History
History: 2009 a. 329.
