Maryland Health - General Section 19-2107

CAUTION: READ FULL TEXT OF SECTION FOR SPECIAL NOTE

// SPECIAL NOTE: THE FOLLOWING SECTION WAS ADDED BY CHAPTER 280 OF 2005 AND WILL REMAIN IN EFFECT UNTIL JUNE 30, 2010 //

      (a)      In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this subtitle, the Commission may:

            (1)      Adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this subtitle;

            (2)      Create committees from among its members;

            (3)      Appoint advisory committees, which may include individuals and representatives of interested public or private organizations;

            (4)      Apply for and accept any funds, property, or services from any person or government agency;

            (5)      Make agreements with a grantor or payor of funds, property, or services, including an agreement to make any study, plan, demonstration, or project;

            (6)      Publish and give out any information that relates to expanding access to health care through community health resources that is considered desirable in the public interest; and

            (7)      Subject to the limitations of this subtitle, exercise any other power that is reasonably necessary to carry out the purposes of this subtitle.

      (b)      In addition to the duties set forth elsewhere in this subtitle, the Commission shall:

            (1)      Adopt rules and regulations that relate to its meetings, minutes, and transactions;

            (2)      Keep minutes of each meeting;

            (3)      Prepare annually a budget proposal that includes the estimated income of the Commission and proposed expenses for its administration and operation; and

            (4)      On or before October 1 of each year, submit to the Governor, to the Secretary, and, in accordance with § 2-1246 of the State Government Article, to the General Assembly an annual report on the operations and activities of the Commission during the preceding fiscal year.