Maryland State Government Section 8-406

      (a)      On or before June 30 of the year before the evaluation date of a governmental activity or unit, each evaluation committee for that governmental activity or unit shall:

            (1)      consult with:

                  (i)      the Department of Legislative Services; and

                  (ii)      the unit under evaluation or responsible for the governmental activity under evaluation; and

            (2)      then prepare a plan for the evaluation.

      (b)      Each evaluation committee shall provide, in the plan, for periodic consultation with the Department of Legislative Services.