Maryland Governor - Executive and Administrative Departments Section 15-102

      (a)      The Council is designated as a State rural development council that brings together citizens and representatives of public sector entities and private sector organizations to collaboratively address problems and challenges facing rural communities in Maryland.

      (b)      The Council may undertake any activity that addresses issues and concerns of the citizens of rural Maryland as long as the activity is not inconsistent with the provisions of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (P.L. 107-171, Section 6021) regarding the National Rural Development Partnership and State Rural Development Councils.