2013 Maryland Code
HUMAN SERVICES
§ 6-425 - Duties of Advisory Board

§6-425.

The Advisory Board shall:

(1) advise the Department on the adoption of regulations to design and administer the Program;

(2) coordinate and monitor the operation of the Program;

(3) propose annually to the Department a budget and a funding request for the Program;

(4) advise the Department on:

(i) a plan to serve homeless individuals;

(ii) the distribution of funds;

(iii) the effectiveness of programs; and

(iv) the needs of the homeless;

(5) make recommendations to the Department on the allocation of any available federal funds, State funds, foundation grants, and private donations to establish, administer, and operate shelter, nutrition, and service programs for homeless individuals and families;

(6) make recommendations to the Department on the allocation of funds to the areas of the State considering unmet needs, the number of homeless individuals and families in those areas, proximity to similar services, availability of alternate sources of funds, and other relevant factors; and

(7) report annually to the Governor and, subject to § 2-1246 of the State Government Article, to the General Assembly on the activities of the Program, including:

(i) financial reports;

(ii) Advisory Board actions;

(iii) distribution of funds; and

(iv) service successes and failures.