2013 Maryland Code
HEALTH - GENERAL
§ 19-2107 - Powers and duties. [Subtitle subject to abrogation]

§19-2107. IN EFFECT

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2015 PER CHAPTERS 624 AND 625 OF 2008 //

(a) In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this subtitle, the Commission may:

(1) Adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this subtitle;

(2) Create committees from among its members;

(3) Appoint advisory committees, which may include individuals and representatives of interested public or private organizations;

(4) Apply for and accept any funds, property, or services from any person or government agency;

(5) Make agreements with a grantor or payor of funds, property, or services, including an agreement to make any study, plan, demonstration, or project;

(6) Publish and give out any information that relates to expanding access to health care through community health resources that is considered desirable in the public interest;

(7) Subject to the limitations of this subtitle, exercise any other power that is reasonably necessary to carry out the purposes of this subtitle; and

(8) Assist community health resources in preparing to implement the Affordable Care Act.

(b) In addition to the duties set forth elsewhere in this subtitle, the Commission shall:

(1) Adopt rules and regulations that relate to its meetings, minutes, and transactions;

(2) Keep minutes of each meeting;

(3) Prepare annually a budget proposal that includes the estimated income of the Commission and proposed expenses for its administration and operation; and

(4) On or before October 1 of each year, submit to the Governor, to the Secretary, and, in accordance with § 2-1246 of the State Government Article, to the General Assembly an annual report on the operations and activities of the Commission during the preceding fiscal year.