Maryland State Government Section 9-1806

      (a)      (1)      In and after fiscal year 1997, the Council shall prepare a budget for submission to the Governor with due regard to the dictates of practicality and the fiscal condition of the State.

            (2)      The Governor shall include an appropriation for the Council in the annual State budget sufficient for the operation of the Council.

      (b)      The Council is subject to an audit by the Office of the Legislative Auditor in accordance with §§ 2-1217 through 2-1227 of this article.