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MD. State Government Code Ann. §  9-912.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies|Subtitle 9 - Department of Veterans Affairs|Part I - Established|Section 9-912.1 - Charlotte Hall Veterans Homes -- Gifts and Grants

    (a)    Subject to Title 7 of the State Finance and Procurement Article, to carry out the purposes or goals of the Department, the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home may:        (1)    accept a gift or grant for use at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home; and        (2)    unless the terms of a gift or grant require otherwise, and subject to the approval of the Secretary, spend the principal and income of the gift or grant for use at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home.    (b)    Gifts and grants that the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home accepts under subsection (a) of this section for use at the Home:        (1)    shall be administered by the Director of the Veterans Home Program; and        (2)    are not subject to reversion under § 7–302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.    (c)    (1)    On or before July 31 of each year, the Director of the Veterans Home Program shall submit a report to the Secretary on the status of the gifts and grants accepted for use at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home.        (2)    On or before August 31 of each year, the Secretary shall submit a report to the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2–1257 of this article, on the status of the gifts and grants accepted for use at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home.        (3)    The reports required under this subsection shall include the following information on the gifts and grants accepted for use at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home during the previous fiscal year:            (i)    the gross amount of the gifts and grants;            (ii)    the costs of administration of the gifts and grants; and            (iii)    a detailed accounting of the use of the gifts and grants.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  9-912.2 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies|Subtitle 9 - Department of Veterans Affairs|Part I - Established|Section 9-912.2 - Charlotte Hall Veterans Home Fund

    (a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.        (2)    “Bed lease payments” means a daily rate paid by the contractor that operates the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home to the State in lease payments based on the total number of beds, regardless of whether all of the beds are filled.        (3)    “Fund” means the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home Fund.    (b)    There is a Charlotte Hall Veterans Home Fund.    (c)    The purpose of the Fund is to maintain the operation of the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home.    (d)    The Secretary shall administer the Fund.    (e)    (1)    (i)    The Fund is a special, nonlapsing fund that is not subject to § 7–302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.            (ii)    Except as provided in subparagraph (iii) of this paragraph, any unspent portions of the Fund may not be transferred to or revert to the General Fund of the State.            (iii)    If, after deducting all expenses authorized under subsection (g) of this section, the remaining balance of the revenue to the Department from bed lease payments at the end of a fiscal year is greater than 10% of the total budget of the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home for that fiscal year, the amount of the remaining balance that is in excess of 10% of the total budget shall revert to the General Fund of the State.        (2)    The State Treasurer shall hold the Fund separately, and the Comptroller shall account for the Fund.    (f)    The Fund consists of bed lease payments.    (g)    The Fund may be used only for:        (1)    the salaries and benefits of the departmental staff of the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home;        (2)    improvements to the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home; and        (3)    any other operating expenses of the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home.    (h)    (1)    The State Treasurer shall invest the money of the Fund in the same manner as other State money may be invested.        (2)    Any interest earnings of the Fund shall be credited to the General Fund of the State.    (i)    Expenditures from the Fund may be made only in accordance with the State budget.    (j)    Money expended from the Fund for the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home is supplemental to, and is not intended to take the place of, funding that otherwise would be appropriated for the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home.    (k)    The Office of Legislative Audits shall audit the accounts and transactions of the Fund as provided in § 2–1220 of this article.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  9-913 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies|Subtitle 9 - Department of Veterans Affairs|Part I - Established|Section 9-913 - Maryland Veterans Trust Fund

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Board” means the Board of Trustees of the Maryland Veterans Trust.    (c)    “Fund” means the Maryland Veterans Trust Fund.    (d)    “Trust” means the Maryland Veterans Trust.    (e)    (1)    There is a Maryland Veterans Trust established for the purpose of providing monetary and other assistance to:            (i)    veterans and their families; and            (ii)    public and private programs that support veterans and their families.        (2)    There is a Maryland Veterans Trust Fund.    (f)    The Trust shall be a body corporate and shall have perpetual existence, subject to modification or termination by the General Assembly if necessary to effectuate its purpose or if its substantial purpose ceases to exist.    (g)    The Fund consists of:        (1)    gifts and grants that the Trust receives under § 9–914.2(a)(1) of this subtitle; and        (2)    contributions to the Fund from:            (i)    the sale of tickets from instant ticket lottery machines under § 9–112(d) of this title;            (ii)    the donations from video lottery facility players under § 9–1A–04(d)(19) of this title; and            (iii)    the designated fees from special registration plates for recipients of an individually earned, combat–related armed forces medal under § 13–619.1 of the Transportation Article.    (h)    Money in the Fund may only be used to:        (1)    make grants and loans under § 9–914.2(a)(3) of this subtitle;        (2)    be invested under § 9–914.3(b) of this subtitle; and        (3)    pay the costs of administering the Fund through distribution to an administrative cost account in the Department.    (i)    Money expended from the Fund  is not intended to take the place of funding that would otherwise be appropriated to the Department.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  9-914 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies|Subtitle 9 - Department of Veterans Affairs|Part I - Established|Section 9-914 - Board of Trustees of Trust

    (a)    The powers and duties of the Trust shall rest in and be exercised by a Board of Trustees.    (b)    The Board of Trustees shall consist of the following 11 members:        (1)    the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, ex officio, or the Secretary’s designee, who shall serve as the chair;        (2)    the Secretary of Aging, ex officio, or the Secretary’s designee;        (3)    the Secretary of Labor, ex officio, or the Secretary’s designee;        (4)    the Secretary of Health, ex officio, or the Secretary’s designee;        (5)    the Secretary of Human Services, ex officio, or the Secretary’s designee;        (6)    the Adjutant General of the Military Department, ex officio, or the Adjutant General’s designee;        (7)    one representative of each of the following organizations, appointed by the Governor:            (i)    a veterans service organization;            (ii)    a nonprofit organization that serves veterans; and            (iii)    the business community;        (8)    a member of the House of Delegates appointed by the Speaker of the House; and        (9)    a member of the Senate appointed by the President of the Senate.    (c)    The Governor shall consider geographical balance in making appointments to the Board of Trustees.    (d)    Except for the ex officio members or their designees:        (1)    the term of a member is 4 years;        (2)    the terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on July 1, 2013;        (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 for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies; and        (5)    a member may serve no more than 2 terms.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  9-914.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies|Subtitle 9 - Department of Veterans Affairs|Part I - Established|Section 9-914.1 - Board of Trustees of Trust -- Meetings; Quorum; Compensation; Staff

    (a)    The Board shall meet at places and dates to be determined by the Board, but not less than 2 times a year.    (b)    A majority of the trustees is a quorum.    (c)    A trustee:        (1)    may not receive compensation as a trustee; but        (2)    is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.    (d)    The Department shall provide staff, supplies, and office space for the Board.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  9-914.2 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies|Subtitle 9 - Department of Veterans Affairs|Part I - Established|Section 9-914.2 - Board of Trustees of Trust -- Powers and Duties

    (a)    The Trust shall have the powers and duties to:        (1)    solicit and accept any gift, grant, legacy, or endowment of money from the federal government, State government, local government, or any private source in furtherance of the Trust;        (2)    maintain the Fund, which shall consist of any gift, grant, legacy, or endowment provided to the Trust under item (1) of this subsection;        (3)    expend money from the Fund to provide grants or loans to:            (i)    veterans and their families;            (ii)    public and private programs that support veterans and their families; or            (iii)    any other programs that the Trust considers to be within the purpose for which the Trust is established;        (4)    develop projects for sponsorship by corporate and business organizations or private individuals;        (5)    make, execute, and enter into any contract or other legal instrument;        (6)    receive appropriations as provided in the State budget;        (7)    acquire, hold, use, improve, and convey property;        (8)    lease and maintain an office at a place within the State that the Trust designates;        (9)    adopt bylaws for the regulation of its affairs and the conduct of its business;        (10)    take any other action necessary to carry out the purposes of the Trust;        (11)    sue and be sued, but only to enforce contractual or similar agreements with the Trust; and        (12)    submit a report on or before August 31 of each year to the Governor and, subject to § 2–1257 of this article, to the General Assembly, with recommendations or requests deemed appropriate to further the purposes of the Trust, and a description of the activities of the Trust during the preceding year, including:            (i)    the gross amount of gifts and grants credited to the Trust;            (ii)    the costs of administration of the Trust; and            (iii)    a detailed accounting of the use of the Trust.    (b)    The Trust may carry out its corporate purposes without obtaining the consent of any department, board, or agency of the State.    (c)    In exercising its powers, the Trust is exempt from the provisions of Division II of the State Finance and Procurement Article.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  9-914.3 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies|Subtitle 9 - Department of Veterans Affairs|Part I - Established|Section 9-914.3 - Board of Trustees of Trust -- Administration of Trust Money

    (a)    All money received by the Trust shall be deposited, as directed by the Trust, in any state or national bank, or federally or state insured savings and loan associations located in the State having a total paid–in capital of at least $1,000,000. The trust department of any state or national bank or savings and loan association may be designated as a depository to receive any securities acquired or owned by the Trust. The restriction with respect to paid–in capital may be waived for any qualifying bank or savings and loan association that agrees to pledge securities of the state or of the United States to protect the funds and securities of the Trust in amounts and under arrangements acceptable to the Trust.    (b)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, any money of the Trust, in its discretion and unless otherwise provided in any agreement or covenant between the Trust and the holders of any of its obligations limiting or restricting classes of investments, may be invested in bonds or other obligations of the United States, the State, the political subdivisions or units of the State, direct or indirect federal agencies, corporate bonds with a rating of BAA3/BBB, or mortgage backed and asset backed securities with a rating of AAA.        (2)    The overall investment portfolio of the Trust must have a rating of at least AA.    (c)    The Trust shall make provision for a system of financial accounting, controls, audits, and reports.    (d)    The books, records, and accounts of the Trust are subject to audit by the State.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  9-915 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies|Subtitle 9 - Department of Veterans Affairs|Part II - Maryland Veterans Commission|Section 9-915 - "Commission" Defined

    In this Part II of this subtitle, “Commission” means the Maryland Veterans Commission.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  9-916 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies|Subtitle 9 - Department of Veterans Affairs|Part II - Maryland Veterans Commission|Section 9-916 - Duties

    There is a Maryland Veterans Commission in the Department that shall advise the Secretary of all matters pertaining to veterans issues.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  9-917 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies|Subtitle 9 - Department of Veterans Affairs|Part II - Maryland Veterans Commission|Section 9-917 - Membership

    (a)    (1)    The Commission consists of the following members appointed by the Governor.        (2)    Of the members:            (i)    1 shall be appointed from each of the 8 congressional districts in the State;            (ii)    1 shall be a veteran appointed from the State at large;            (iii)    1 shall be a woman veteran appointed from the State at large;            (iv)    1 shall be a representative of a retired enlisted organization;            (v)    1 shall be a veteran of the Iraq or Afghanistan conflict, as defined in § 1–202(a–1) of the Public Safety Article;            (vi)    1 shall be appointed from a list of individuals submitted to the Governor by each of the following organizations:                1.    the American Ex–Prisoners of War, Inc.;                2.    the American Legion;                3.    the Amvets;                4.    the Catholic War Veterans;                5.    the Disabled American Veterans;                6.    the Fleet Reserve Association;                7.    the Jewish War Veterans;                8.    the Marine Corps League;                9.    the Maryland Military Officers Association of America;                10.    the Military Order of the Purple Heart;                11.    the Polish Legion of American Veterans;                12.    the Veterans of Foreign Wars;                13.    the Vietnam Veterans of America;                14.    the Korean War Veterans Association, Inc.;                15.    the National Association for Black Veterans; and                16.    the Colonial Chapter of the Paralyzed Veterans of America; and            (vii)    1 shall be an honorary nonvoting member appointed from a list of individuals submitted to the Governor by the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association.    (b)    Each member must be a resident of the State and a veteran.    (c)    (1)    The term of an appointed member is 5 years.        (2)    The terms of the appointed members 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.        (5)    When an organization is no longer a part of the Commission, the appointment shall terminate at the end of the current member’s term.    (d)    A new organization may not be eligible for representation on the Commission, by appointment of the Governor, unless it is congressionally chartered.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  9-918 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies|Subtitle 9 - Department of Veterans Affairs|Part II - Maryland Veterans Commission|Section 9-918 - Chairman and Vice Chairman

    (a)    From among the members of the Commission, the Governor shall appoint a chairman.    (b)    A vice chairman shall be elected by a simple majority vote of the Commission.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  9-919 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies|Subtitle 9 - Department of Veterans Affairs|Part II - Maryland Veterans Commission|Section 9-919 - Meetings; Compensation; Staff

    (a)    The Commission shall determine the times and places of its meetings.    (b)    A member of the Commission:        (1)    may not receive compensation; but        (2)    if the Commission approves, is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.    (c)    The Department shall provide staff support to the Commission in accordance with the State budget.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  9-922 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies|Subtitle 9 - Department of Veterans Affairs|Part III - Maryland Veterans' Home Commission|Section 9-922 - Established

    There is a Maryland Veterans’ Home Commission in the Department.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  9-923 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies|Subtitle 9 - Department of Veterans Affairs|Part III - Maryland Veterans' Home Commission|Section 9-923 - Statement of Purpose

    (a)    The purpose of the Maryland Veterans’ Home Commission is to advise the Department of issues related to State veterans homes.    (b)    The General Assembly declares the purpose of the Maryland Veterans’ Home Commission to be of general benefit to the veterans of the State.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  9-924 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies|Subtitle 9 - Department of Veterans Affairs|Part III - Maryland Veterans' Home Commission|Section 9-924 - Scope of Part

    This Part III of this subtitle does not limit any power or activity of:         (1)    a unit of the State government;        (2)    a political subdivision of the State; or        (3)    any person who is interested in veterans in the State.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  9-925 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies|Subtitle 9 - Department of Veterans Affairs|Part III - Maryland Veterans' Home Commission|Section 9-925 - Membership

    (a)    The Veterans’ Home Commission consists of the following 14 members:        (1)    11 individuals appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate; and        (2)    as ex officio members:            (i)    the Governor;            (ii)    the President of the Senate; and            (iii)    the Speaker of the House of Delegates.    (b)    (1)    The term of an appointed member is 5 years.        (2)    The terms of the appointed members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Veterans’ Home 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.    (c)    As far as is practicable and is consistent with the purposes and goals of the Veterans’ Home Commission, the Governor shall choose appointed members so as to have a broad distribution from among:        (1)    veterans and veterans’ organizations; and        (2)    the geographical areas of the State.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  9-926 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies|Subtitle 9 - Department of Veterans Affairs|Part III - Maryland Veterans' Home Commission|Section 9-926 - Officers

    (a)    From among its members, the Veterans’ Home Commission shall elect a chairman, a secretary, and any other officers that the Commission considers appropriate.    (b)    The manner of election of officers and their terms of office shall be as the Veterans’ Home Commission determines.
MD. State Government Code Ann. §  9-927 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Government|Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies|Subtitle 9 - Department of Veterans Affairs|Part III - Maryland Veterans' Home Commission|Section 9-927 - Quorum; Meetings; Compensation

    (a)    Seven members of the Veterans’ Home Commission are a quorum to do business.    (b)    (1)    The Veterans’ Home Commission shall meet:            (i)    at least twice a year, at the times and places that it determines; and            (ii)    at the call of the Chairman, on the Chairman’s initiative or on the request of at least 4 members.        (2)    Unless all of the members of the Veterans’ Home Commission agree otherwise, the secretary of the Commission shall give each member at least 7 days’ written notice of a meeting.        (3)    If the President is unable to attend a meeting, the President may designate a Senator or an employee of the General Assembly to represent the President at the meeting.        (4)    If the Speaker is unable to attend a meeting, the Speaker may designate a Delegate or an employee of the General Assembly to represent the Speaker at the meeting.        (5)    If the Governor is unable to attend a meeting, the Governor may designate another individual to represent the Governor at the meeting.    (c)    A member of the Veterans’ Home Commission:        (1)    may not receive compensation; but        (2)    is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.