Maryland State Government Section 9-1807

      The Council shall:

            (1)      solicit ideas, proposals, and suggestions from the business community, nonprofit organizations, government entities, and citizens of the State for innovative ways for the State to manage its resources more efficiently while maintaining quality programs and delivery of services;

            (2)      review and evaluate the organizational structure and management practices of State government and facilitate the use of best practices in State agencies;

            (3)      evaluate and recommend public-private partnership alternatives regarding the operation and management of State programs and assets;

            (4)      examine government contracting policies and procedures; and

            (5)      provide information on entrepreneurial government activities and offer procedural and implementation assistance.