Maryland Criminal Procedure Section 6-206

      (a)      In addition to any other powers set forth elsewhere, the Commission may:

            (1)      establish subcommittees or advisory committees composed of Commission members to accomplish the duties imposed under this section;

            (2)      require each State unit and local government unit to give information to the Commission on request; and

            (3)      apply for, accept, and use grants or financial or other aid from a public or private source to accomplish the duties established in this part.

      (b)      At least annually, the Commission shall hold a hearing for public comments about the issues that are being studied by the Commission.

      (c)      (1)      The Commission may adopt rules governing the administration and proceedings of the Commission.

            (2)      A change to the sentencing guidelines requires adoption by a majority of the total number of members of the Commission.