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MD. State Government Code Ann. §  9-928 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies|Subtitle 9 - Department of Veterans Affairs|Part III - Maryland Veterans' Home Commission|Section 9-928 - Miscellaneous Duties

    (a)    With the approval of the Secretary, the Veterans’ Home Commission may adopt procedures to:        (1)    govern itself; and        (2)    carry out the responsibilities of the Veterans’ Home Commission.    (b)    The Commission:        (1)    may not incur any expenses without the consent of the Department; and        (2)    at each regular meeting of the Commission or more often as it directs, shall submit to the Department a report on any action that the Commission has taken since its last report.    (c)    (1)    The Veterans’ Home Commission shall through the Department submit an annual report:            (i)    to the Governor; and            (ii)    subject to § 2-1257 of this article, to the General Assembly.        (2)    The annual report shall:            (i)    describe the activities of the Commission; and            (ii)    include any recommendations for furthering the purposes of the Commission.    (d)    As far as practicable, the Veterans’ Home Commission shall cooperate with persons and public agencies to carry out the purposes and goals of the Commission and Department.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  9-929 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies|Subtitle 9 - Department of Veterans Affairs|Part III - Maryland Veterans' Home Commission|Section 9-929 - State Funds Not Obligated

    The State is not obligated to provide capital or operating funds for the Veterans’ Home Commission but may appropriate money for the purposes and goals of the Commission.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  9-932 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies|Subtitle 9 - Department of Veterans Affairs|Part IV - War Memorial Commission|Section 9-932 - "Commission" Defined

    In this Part IV of this subtitle, “Commission” means the War Memorial Commission.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  9-933 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies|Subtitle 9 - Department of Veterans Affairs|Part IV - War Memorial Commission|Section 9-933 - Established

    There is a War Memorial Commission in the Department of Veterans Affairs.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  9-934 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies|Subtitle 9 - Department of Veterans Affairs|Part IV - War Memorial Commission|Section 9-934 - Membership

    (a)    (1)    The Commission consists of 10 members.        (2)    Of the 10 Commission members:            (i)    5 shall be appointed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, with the approval of the Governor; and            (ii)    5 shall be appointed by the Mayor of Baltimore City.    (b)    Each member must be a Maryland war veteran.    (c)    (1)    The term of a member is 5 years.        (2)    The terms of a member are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Commission on October 1, 1984.        (3)    At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.        (4)    A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  9-935 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies|Subtitle 9 - Department of Veterans Affairs|Part IV - War Memorial Commission|Section 9-935 - Officers

    (a)    From among its members, the Commission may elect:        (1)    a chairman;        (2)    a vice chairman; and        (3)    a secretary and a treasurer or a secretary-treasurer.    (b)    The manner of election of officers and their terms of office shall be as the Commission determines.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  9-936 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies|Subtitle 9 - Department of Veterans Affairs|Part IV - War Memorial Commission|Section 9-936 - Compensation and Reimbursement

    (a)    A member of the Commission may not receive compensation.    (b)    If the Commission approves the reimbursement and records the vote in the minutes, a member is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  9-937 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies|Subtitle 9 - Department of Veterans Affairs|Part IV - War Memorial Commission|Section 9-937 - Title to Building and Site

    The State and Baltimore City jointly shall hold title to the War Memorial Building and the memorial site.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  9-938 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies|Subtitle 9 - Department of Veterans Affairs|Part IV - War Memorial Commission|Section 9-938 - Management

    (a)    The Commission may provide for management of the War Memorial Building as provided in this section.    (b)    (1)    The Commission shall adopt regulations that provide for the management of the War Memorial Building in a manner that:            (i)    permits the greatest possible use of the building by the people of the State and by patriotic organizations in the State; and            (ii)    to the extent possible, permits the use by the patriotic organizations without cost.        (2)    The Commission shall enforce the regulations.    (c)    The Commission may appoint a custodian and a janitor for the War Memorial Building.    (d)    The Commission may use, for the maintenance and administration of the building, any funds that the General Assembly or the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore appropriate for those purposes.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  9-940 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies|Subtitle 9 - Department of Veterans Affairs|Part V - Outreach and Advocacy Program|Section 9-940 - Outreach and Advocacy Program

    (a)    In this part, “Program” means the Outreach and Advocacy Program.    (b)    There is an Outreach and Advocacy Program in the Department.    (c)    The purpose of the Program is to ensure that:        (1)    veterans are informed of the services, benefits, and assistance available to them from the State and federal government; and        (2)    general issues relating to veterans needs are brought to the attention of the Governor and the General Assembly in order for them to be addressed.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  9-941 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies|Subtitle 9 - Department of Veterans Affairs|Part V - Outreach and Advocacy Program|Section 9-941 - Director

    (a)    The Secretary shall appoint a director for the Program.    (b)    The director is entitled to the salary provided in the State budget.    (c)    The director shall administer and coordinate the Program.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  9-942 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies|Subtitle 9 - Department of Veterans Affairs|Part V - Outreach and Advocacy Program|Section 9-942 - General Consideration

    (a)    The Outreach and Advocacy Program shall actively help veterans and their dependents become aware of and access any service or benefit to which they are entitled including:        (1)    tax benefits;        (2)    health care benefits;        (3)    disability benefits;        (4)    pension benefits; and        (5)    education.    (b)    The director of the Program shall:        (1)    support veterans and their dependents through the service or benefit process; and        (2)    keep in contact with the appropriate governmental unit as to the status of each claim of a veteran, a veteran’s dependent, or a veteran’s survivor.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  9-943 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies|Subtitle 9 - Department of Veterans Affairs|Part V - Outreach and Advocacy Program|Section 9-943 - Director to Develop and Implement Outreach Plan

    (a)    (1)    For the purposes of reaching any veteran, veteran’s dependent, or veteran’s survivor in need of assistance in obtaining services or benefits granted by the law, the director shall develop and implement an outreach plan.        (2)    In order to carry out the director’s responsibilities under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the director may:            (i)    enter into contracts; and            (ii)    work with governmental units and community–based organizations, including the Maryland Department of Health, the Department of Aging, faith–based groups, veterans groups, senior centers, adult day care centers, institutions of higher education, and other entities the director considers appropriate.    (b)    (1)    The director shall develop mechanisms for outreach to be disseminated by direct mail and through community–based veterans organizations, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Human Services, the Maryland Department of Health, and any other State agency or unit the director considers appropriate.        (2)    The mechanisms for outreach shall include:            (i)    the development of a pamphlet describing the services provided by the Outreach and Advocacy Program;            (ii)    a regular newsletter;            (iii)    brochures describing various benefits or any other issue or benefit of interest to veterans or their dependents; and            (iv)    other measures the director considers appropriate.    (c)    The Department shall develop and maintain a database of veterans in the State.    (d)    The Department, in conjunction with the types of community–based organizations listed in subsection (a)(2) of this section, shall develop a survey to assist in identifying veterans and dependents who may be eligible for pension programs.    (e)    The Program shall:        (1)    in conjunction with other governmental units and community–based groups, seek out veterans and their dependents who may be eligible for pension program benefits; and        (2)    provide wounded or disabled veterans with information on available services and benefits and support in obtaining these services and benefits.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  9-944 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies|Subtitle 9 - Department of Veterans Affairs|Part V - Outreach and Advocacy Program|Section 9-944 - Veterans' Services Specialist

    (a)    In this section, “specialist” means an employee designated by a governmental unit who is responsible for responding to and assisting veterans who are employed by the unit or who contact the unit for assistance.    (b)    Each governmental unit shall:        (1)    designate an employee of the unit, who to the extent practicable is a veteran, as a veterans’ services specialist for the unit and whose duties include the coordination of veterans’ services with the Department;        (2)    provide the Department with any nonprotected or nonprivate information about services the unit provides to veterans; and        (3)    post on the unit’s Web site:            (i)    all services available for veterans from the unit;            (ii)    the contact information for the unit’s veterans’ services specialist; and            (iii)    a link to the Department with the contact information for the director of the Outreach and Advocacy Program in the Department.    (c)    The veterans’ services specialist shall:        (1)    coordinate the provision of veterans’ services available through the unit with the Department; and        (2)    attend annual training that the Department provides concerning the coordination of veterans’ services.    (d)    On request for services by a veteran, a governmental unit that does not provide services to veterans shall direct the veteran to contact the Department and provide the veteran with the Department contact information.    (e)    The Department shall:        (1)    coordinate a meeting each quarter, or as otherwise necessary, with governmental units to discuss and receive information concerning the implementation of the requirements of this section; and        (2)    on or before January 15 each year, report on the implementation of the requirements of this section to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of this article, the General Assembly.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  9-946 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies|Subtitle 9 - Department of Veterans Affairs|Part VI - Reporting|Section 9-946 - General Consideration

    The Secretary shall submit a report by December 31 of each year to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2-1257 of this article, the General Assembly, that includes:         (1)    the number of:            (i)    requests for help in obtaining benefits; and            (ii)    veterans, veterans’ dependents, and veterans’ survivors helped by the Outreach and Advocacy Program by category;        (2)    the benefits obtained through the Outreach and Advocacy Program by category;        (3)    the average length of time it takes to process benefit requests and for a recipient to access health benefits;        (4)    the average amount of disability and pension benefits received by qualified individuals in this State compared to individuals in other states;        (5)    a detailed description of the outreach plan in the Outreach and Advocacy Program;        (6)    an account of the costs of operating the Outreach and Advocacy Program;        (7)    a status of the accomplishments for, efficacy of, efficiency of, and level of resources available for each of the following programs:            (i)    cemetery;            (ii)    memorial;            (iii)    service;            (iv)    veterans homes; and            (v)    outreach and advocacy;        (8)    a general assessment of the status of veterans in the State;        (9)    the estimated impact current military operations are likely to have on the needs of veterans in the future;        (10)    the status of federal veterans programs as they relate to Maryland veterans; and        (11)    any other issues concerning veterans that the Secretary considers appropriate.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  9-949 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies|Subtitle 9 - Department of Veterans Affairs|Part VII - Maryland College Collaboration for Student Veterans Commission|Section 9-949 - Definitions

    (a)    In this part the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “College Collaboration” means the Maryland College Collaboration for Student Veterans, Memorandum of Understanding between the State and Maryland Institutions of Higher Education dated January 31, 2011.    (c)    “Commission” means the Maryland College Collaboration for Student Veterans Commission.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  9-950 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies|Subtitle 9 - Department of Veterans Affairs|Part VII - Maryland College Collaboration for Student Veterans Commission|Section 9-950 - Commission Established

    There is a Maryland College Collaboration for Student Veterans Commission in the Department.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  9-951 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies|Subtitle 9 - Department of Veterans Affairs|Part VII - Maryland College Collaboration for Student Veterans Commission|Section 9-951 - Membership; Term

    (a)    The Commission consists of the following members:        (1)    the designee of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs;        (2)    the Chancellor of the University System of Maryland, or the Chancellor’s designee;        (3)    the President of the Maryland Independent College and University Association, or the President’s designee;        (4)    the Executive Director of the Maryland Association of Community Colleges, or the Executive Director’s designee; and        (5)    one representative of any institution of higher education in the State that elects to participate, appointed by the President of the institution.    (b)    (1)    The term of a member is 2 years.        (2)    At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  9-952 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies|Subtitle 9 - Department of Veterans Affairs|Part VII - Maryland College Collaboration for Student Veterans Commission|Section 9-952 - Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary

    The Commission shall elect annually a chair, a vice chair, and a secretary from among the members of the Commission.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  9-953 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies|Subtitle 9 - Department of Veterans Affairs|Part VII - Maryland College Collaboration for Student Veterans Commission|Section 9-953 - Meetings; Compensation

    (a)    The Commission shall meet at least four times each year.    (b)    A member of the Commission:        (1)    may not receive compensation as a member of the Commission; but        (2)    may receive reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  9-954 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies|Subtitle 9 - Department of Veterans Affairs|Part VII - Maryland College Collaboration for Student Veterans Commission|Section 9-954 - Duties

    The Commission shall:        (1)    work to ensure the educational success of returning veterans, including their recruitment, successful transition into higher education, retention, and eventual graduation;        (2)    facilitate the sharing of best practices among institutions of higher education and State agencies regarding academic transition programs and support services designed for returning veterans;        (3)    work with institutions of higher education in the State to provide the following services to veterans, as set forth in the College Collaboration:            (i)    awareness of veteran reintegration challenges;            (ii)    communication and coordination of available veteran services;            (iii)    a designated “one door” office that coordinates veteran services and supports;            (iv)    behavioral health services;            (v)    financial aid and GI Bill support services; and            (vi)    peer support groups;        (4)    publish an annual report and any other material the Commission considers necessary; and        (5)    submit the annual report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of this article, the General Assembly.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  9-960 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies|Subtitle 9 - Department of Veterans Affairs|Part IX - Veteran Employment and Transition Success Program|Section 9-960 - Veteran Employment and Transition Success Program [Part Subject to Abrogation]

    // EFFECTIVE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 PER CHAPTER 786 OF 2018 //    (a)    There is a Veteran Employment and Transition Success Program in the Department.    (b)    The purpose of the Program is to provide grants to assist transitioning veterans in obtaining a certification, license, or registration under the Health Occupations Article.    (c)    The Department shall adopt regulations that:        (1)    establish the administration of the Program; and        (2)    specify which individuals are eligible for a grant under § 9–961 of this subtitle.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  9-961 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies|Subtitle 9 - Department of Veterans Affairs|Part IX - Veteran Employment and Transition Success Program|Section 9-961 - Veteran Employment and Transition Success Fund [Part Subject to Abrogation]

    // EFFECTIVE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 PER CHAPTER 786 OF 2018 //    (a)    There is a Veteran Employment and Transition Success Fund.    (b)    The purpose of the Fund is to provide grants to transitioning veterans seeking a certification, license, or registration under the Health Occupations Article.    (c)    The Secretary shall administer the Fund.    (d)    Subject to the availability of money in the Fund, the Program may provide an eligible individual a grant.    (e)    (1)    The Fund is a special, nonlapsing fund that is not subject to § 7–302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.        (2)    The State Treasurer shall hold the Fund separately, and the Comptroller shall account for the Fund.    (f)    The Fund consists of:        (1)    money appropriated in the State budget to the Fund; and        (2)    any other money from any other source accepted for the benefit of the Fund.    (g)    (1)    The State Treasurer shall invest the money of the Fund in the same manner as other State money may be invested.        (2)    Interest earnings of the Fund shall be credited to the Fund.    (h)    Expenditures from the Fund may be made only in accordance with the State budget.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  9-1001 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies|Subtitle 10 - State Archives and Artistic Property|Part I - State Archives and Hall of Records Commission|Section 9-1001 - Definitions

    (a)    In this Part I of this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Archives” means the State Archives.    (c)    “Commission” means the Hall of Records Commission.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  9-1002 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies|Subtitle 10 - State Archives and Artistic Property|Part I - State Archives and Hall of Records Commission|Section 9-1002 - Archives and Commission Established

    (a)    There is a State Archives in the office of the Governor.    (b)    There is a Hall of Records Commission.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  9-1003 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies|Subtitle 10 - State Archives and Artistic Property|Part I - State Archives and Hall of Records Commission|Section 9-1003 - Membership of Commission

    The Commission consists of the following 11 members:         (1)    the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals;        (2)    a member of the Senate appointed by the President of the Senate;        (3)    a member of the House of Delegates appointed by the Speaker of the House;        (4)    the Comptroller;        (5)    the Treasurer who may appoint, as the Treasurer’s designee, a deputy treasurer;        (6)    the Secretary of General Services;        (7)    the President of The Johns Hopkins University or a designee;        (8)    the President of the Maryland Historical Society;        (9)    the President of the St. John’s College or a designee;        (10)    the Chancellor of the University System of Maryland or a designee; and        (11)    the President of the Morgan State University or a designee.