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2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 32 - Justice Reinvestment Oversight Board › Section 9-3208 - Reports to Board

(a)    Semiannually, each county, the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, the Maryland Parole Commission, the Administrative Office of the Courts, and the Maryland State Commission on Criminal Sentencing Policy shall collect and report data to the Board that is disaggregated by race and ethnicity in order for the Board to perform its duties under § 9–3207 of this subtitle, including data relating to:
(1)    the admission of inmates to State and local correctional facilities;
(2)    the length of inmate sentences;
(3)    the length of time being served by inmates, including suspended periods of a criminal sentence;
(4)    recidivism;
(5)    the population of community supervision;
(6)    information about the inmate population, including the amount of restitution ordered and the amount paid; and
(7)    departures by the court and the Commission from the sentencing limits for technical violations under §§ 6–223 and 6–224 of the Criminal Procedure Article and §§ 7–401 and 7–504 of the Correctional Services Article.
(b)    On or before March 31 each year, each county and the Division of Pretrial Detention and Services shall report to the Board the following information for the prior calendar year regarding individuals held in pretrial detention:
(1)    the number of individuals detained pretrial on the same day each year;
(2)    the mean and median days individuals were detained in pretrial detention;
(3)    the charges under which individuals were detained in pretrial detention;
(4)    the reasons why individuals were unable to secure release;
(5)    the number of individuals who were released during the pretrial period; and
(6)    the disposition of each case.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 32 - Justice Reinvestment Oversight Board › Section 9-3209 - Performance Incentive Grant Fund

(a)    There is a Performance Incentive Grant Fund.
(b)    (1)    The purpose of the Fund is to make use of the savings from the implementation of the recommendations of the Justice Reinvestment Coordinating Council.
(2)    Subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, the Board may recommend to the Executive Director that grants be made to:
(i)    ensure that the rights of crime victims are protected and enhanced;
(ii)    provide for pretrial risk assessments;
(iii)    provide for services to reduce pretrial detention;
(iv)    provide for diversion programs, including mediation and restorative justice programs;
(v)    provide for recidivism reduction programming;
(vi)    provide for evidence–based practices and policies;
(vii)    provide for specialty courts;
(viii)    provide for reentry programs;
(ix)    provide for substance use disorder and community mental health service programs; and
(x)    provide for any other program or service that will further the purposes established in paragraph (1) of this subsection.
(3)    (i)    At least 5% of the grants provided to a county under this section shall be used to fund programs and services to ensure that the rights of crime victims are protected and enhanced.
(ii)    The grants shall be used to supplement, but not supplant, funds received from other sources.
(4)    The Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services shall receive from the Fund each fiscal year the amount necessary to offset the costs of administering the Fund, including the costs incurred in an agreement to collect and interpret data as authorized by § 9–3207 of this subtitle.
(c)    (1)    Subject to the authority of the Executive Director, the Board shall administer the Fund.
(2)    The Executive Director may approve or disapprove any grants from the Fund.
(d)    (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.
(e)    The Fund consists of:
(1)    money appropriated in the State budget;
(2)    interest earned on money in the Fund; and
(3)    any other money from any other source accepted for the benefit of the Fund.
(f)    The Fund may be used only for the purposes established in subsection (b) of this section.
(g)    (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 Fund.
(h)    Expenditures from the Fund may be made only in accordance with the State budget.
(i)    Money expended from the Fund for programs to reduce recidivism and control correctional costs is supplemental to and is not intended to take the place of funding that otherwise would be appropriated for these purposes.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 32 - Justice Reinvestment Oversight Board › Section 9-3211 - Local Government Justice Reinvestment Commission

(a)    In this section, “Commission” means the Local Government Justice Reinvestment Commission.
(b)    There is a Local Government Justice Reinvestment Commission.
(c)    The Commission shall:
(1)    advise the Board on matters related to legislation, regulations, rules, budgetary changes, and all other actions needed to implement the recommendations of the Justice Reinvestment Coordinating Council as they relate to local governments;
(2)    make recommendations to the Board regarding grants to local governments from the Fund; and
(3)    create performance measures to assess the effectiveness of the grants.
(d)    (1)    The Commission consists of one member from each county appointed by the governing body of the county.
(2)    The Executive Director shall appoint the chair of the Commission.
(e)    (1)    The term of a member of the Commission is 4 years.
(2)    The terms of the members of the Commission are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Commission on October 1, 2016.
(3)    At the end of a term, a member:
(i)    is eligible for reappointment; and
(ii)    continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
(4)    A member who is appointed or reappointed after a term has begun serves only for the remainder of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
(f)    A member of the Commission:
(1)    may not receive compensation as a member of the Commission; but
(2)    is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.
(g)    The Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services shall provide staff for the Commission.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 32 - Justice Reinvestment Oversight Board › Section 9-3212 - Reports by Board to Governor and General Assembly

On or before December 31, 2017, and each year thereafter, the Board shall report to the Governor and, subject to § 2–1257 of this article, to the General Assembly on the activities of the Board and the Local Government Justice Reinvestment Commission.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 33 - Governor's Office of Immigrant Affairs › Section 9-3301 - Definitions

(a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)    “Director” means the Director of the Office.
(c)    “ESOL program” means an English For Speakers of Other Languages program.
(d)    “Immigrant” means an individual who:
(1)    is a resident of the State;
(2)    is not a citizen of the United States; and
(3)    whose country of origin is a country other than the United States.
(e)    “Office” means the Governor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 33 - Governor's Office of Immigrant Affairs › Section 9-3302 - Governor's Office of Immigrant Affairs -- Director -- Duties of Office and Director -- Staffing

(a)    There is a Governor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs.
(b)    (1)    The head of the Office is the Director.
(2)    The Director:
(i)    is appointed by the Governor;
(ii)    serves at the pleasure of the Governor and is responsible directly to the Governor; and
(iii)    is entitled to the salary provided in the State budget.
(c)    (1)    The Office shall:
(i)    advise the Governor on all matters assigned to the Office; and
(ii)    carry out the Governor’s policies on matters assigned to the Office.
(2)    The Director shall:
(i)    manage the operation of the Office and establish guidelines and procedures to promote the orderly and efficient operation of the Office; and
(ii)    adopt regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this subtitle.
(3)    Subject to the provisions of this subtitle, the Director may establish, reorganize, or consolidate areas of responsibility in the Office as necessary to fulfill the responsibilities assigned by the Director.
(d)    The Office shall employ staff to carry out its duties as provided in the State budget.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 33 - Governor's Office of Immigrant Affairs › Section 9-3303 - Authorized Activities by Office

Subject to the availability of funding, the Office shall:
(1)    establish a network of neighborhood–based opportunity centers that provide immigration services to immigrants;
(2)    increase access to ESOL programs, including by engaging nonprofit organizations and other qualified providers of ESOL programs;
(3)    assist immigrants in matters relating to immigration status, including assisting with the naturalization process and applications for deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA);
(4)    connect immigrants to:
(i)    business resources that use the immigrants’ skills;
(ii)    employment referral programs; and
(iii)    other workforce development programs;
(5)    develop and leverage immigrants’ skills to benefit the immigrants’ communities and the State;
(6)    strengthen the connection between immigrants and the immigrants’ communities through civic engagement;
(7)    reduce exploitation of immigrants;
(8)    establish a toll–free, multilingual hotline and a website for purposes including:
(i)    disseminating information about the programs and services offered by the Office;
(ii)    referring for services; and
(iii)    receiving complaints relating to fraud and other related crimes against immigrants;
(9)    ensure that individuals referred by the Office are directed to persons who are:
(i)    in compliance with Title 14, Subtitle 33 of the Commercial Law Article; or
(ii)    authorized by the federal Office of Legal Access Programs;
(10)    using information developed by the Office through the hotline established under this section, assist law enforcement in combating crimes against immigrants;
(11)    advise the Governor and Director concerning matters affecting immigrants in the State in order to promote and encourage the full participation of immigrants in the State’s civic and economic life;
(12)    coordinate with other State agencies and otherwise use the resources of the State to serve the needs of immigrants; and
(13)    encourage and assist local governments in the development of activities to enhance civic engagement among immigrants and in immigrant communities.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 33 - Governor's Office of Immigrant Affairs › Section 9-3304 - Annual Report of Activities of Office -- Items Included

On or before June 15, 2022, and each year thereafter, the Director shall submit to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of this article, to the members of the General Assembly a report describing the activities of the Office, including:
(1)    summaries of calls and queries received through the hotline and website;
(2)    information on ESOL programs provided by the Office;
(3)    the estimated or exact number of immigrants assisted through opportunity centers;
(4)    the status of any workforce development programs; and
(5)    any other relevant information.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 34 - Historic St. Mary's City Fort to 400 Commission › Section 9-3401 - Commission Defined [Subtitle Subject to Abrogation]

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2035 PER CHAPTERS 687 AND 688 OF 2021 //
In this subtitle, “Commission” means the Historic St. Mary’s City Fort to 400 Commission.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 34 - Historic St. Mary's City Fort to 400 Commission › Section 9-3402 - Historic St. Mary's City Fort to 400 Commission -- Purpose [Subtitle Subject to Abrogation]

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2035 PER CHAPTERS 687 AND 688 OF 2021 //
(a)    There is a Historic St. Mary’s City Fort to 400 Commission.
(b)    The purpose of the Commission is to plan, produce, and facilitate materials, events, and activities to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the founding of Maryland.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 34 - Historic St. Mary's City Fort to 400 Commission › Section 9-3403 - Members of Commission -- Representative of Diverse Communities and Regions -- Chair -- Staffing -- Compensation and Expenses [Subtitle Subject to Abrogation]

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2035 PER CHAPTERS 687 AND 688 OF 2021 //
(a)    The Commission consists of the following members:
(1)    two members of the Senate of Maryland, appointed by the President of the Senate;
(2)    two members of the House of Delegates, appointed by the Speaker of the House;
(3)    the Secretary of Budget and Management or the Secretary’s designee;
(4)    the Secretary of Commerce or the Secretary’s designee;
(5)    the Secretary of Natural Resources or the Secretary’s designee;
(6)    the Secretary of Planning or the Secretary’s designee;
(7)    the Secretary of Transportation or the Secretary’s designee;
(8)    one representative of the Maryland Commission on Indian Affairs;
(9)    one representative of the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture;
(10)    one representative of the Historic St. Mary’s City Commission;
(11)    one representative of the Maryland Rediscovery 400 initiative; and
(12)    five members with relevant interest or expertise, appointed by the Governor.
(b)    To the extent practicable, the membership of the Commission and any advisory committees established in accordance with § 9–3405 of this subtitle shall be representative of the diverse communities and regions within the State.
(c)    The Governor shall designate the Chair of the Commission.
(d)    The Division of Tourism, Film, and the Arts shall provide staff for the Commission, assisted by the Maryland Historical Trust and the Maryland State Archives.
(e)    A member of the Commission:
(1)    may not receive compensation as a member of the Commission; but
(2)    is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.
(f)    A vacancy on the Commission shall be filled by the Governor.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 34 - Historic St. Mary's City Fort to 400 Commission › Section 9-3404 - Duties of Commission [Subtitle Subject to Abrogation]

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2035 PER CHAPTERS 687 AND 688 OF 2021 //
The Commission shall:
(1)    coordinate the planning and implementation of activities and events to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the founding of Maryland;
(2)    promote the identification, documentation, and preservation of historical and cultural resources related to the founding of Maryland;
(3)    assist in protecting, improving, and developing existing educational and interpretive institutions, sites, and museums in promoting the 400th anniversary of the founding of Maryland;
(4)    ensure development of a model social studies curriculum on the founding of Maryland;
(5)    promote nationally and internationally the commemoration of the 400th anniversary of the founding of Maryland;
(6)    ensure that commemorative activities, events, and products provide lasting value and public benefits beyond the celebration of the 400th anniversary of the founding of Maryland;
(7)    secure support and financial resources to implement events and activities planned and assisted by the Commission, including the formation of an appropriate legal entity;
(8)    provide leadership for and coordinate economic development opportunities in and around St. Mary’s City to promote the region for future generations; and
(9)    perform other actions necessary to carry out the purposes of the Commission.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 34 - Historic St. Mary's City Fort to 400 Commission › Section 9-3405 - Advisory Committees Established by Chair -- Members [Subtitle Subject to Abrogation]

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2035 PER CHAPTERS 687 AND 688 OF 2021 //
(a)    The Chair of the Commission shall establish advisory committees related to:
(1)    development and sponsor relations;
(2)    resource stewardship and visitor experience;
(3)    education and curriculum;
(4)    programs and events;
(5)    transportation and capital infrastructure;
(6)    communications and marketing;
(7)    operations and management; and
(8)    any other aspect of the commemoration of the 400th anniversary of the founding of Maryland that the Chair considers necessary.
(b)    (1)    The Chair of the Commission shall appoint advisory committee members who broadly represent public and private interests.
(2)    Advisory committee members serve at the pleasure of the Chair of the Commission.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 34 - Historic St. Mary's City Fort to 400 Commission › Section 9-3406 - Meetings of Commission -- Procedures and Funding [Subtitle Subject to Abrogation]

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2035 PER CHAPTERS 687 AND 688 OF 2021 //
(a)    The Commission shall meet at least twice each year at times and places to be determined by the Chair.
(b)    The Commission:
(1)    shall adopt procedures for the transaction of business; and
(2)    may establish a nonprofit organization to receive funds for the Commission.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 34 - Historic St. Mary's City Fort to 400 Commission › Section 9-3407 - Commission's Plan of Action for Commemoration -- Annual Report of Activities [Subtitle Subject to Abrogation]

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2035 PER CHAPTERS 687 AND 688 OF 2021 //
(a)    On or before September 1, 2022, the Commission shall submit to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly a report containing the Commission’s plan of action for the commemoration of the 400th anniversary of the founding of Maryland.
(b)    On or before November 1, 2022, and each November 1 thereafter, the Commission shall submit to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly a report that includes:
(1)    an update on the plan of action submitted in accordance with subsection (a) of this section;
(2)    implementation timetables and benchmarks; and
(3)    recommendations for legislative, administrative, and other actions the Commission deems necessary to further its mission.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 35 - Commission on Juvenile Justice Reform and Emerging and Best Practices › Section 9-3502 - Commission on Juvenile Justice Reform and Emerging and Best Practices -- Members -- Chair -- Compensation -- Duties -- Annual Report

(a)    There is a Commission on Juvenile Justice Reform and Emerging and Best Practices.
(b)    The Commission consists of the following members:
(1)    two members of the Senate of Maryland, appointed by the President of the Senate;
(2)    two members of the House of Delegates, appointed by the Speaker of the House;
(3)    the Secretary of Juvenile Services;
(4)    the Secretary of Human Services; and
(5)    the following members, appointed by the Governor:
(i)    one representative of an institute for public policy that specializes in juvenile justice issues in the State;
(ii)    one representative of an institute operated by the University of Maryland specializing in providing evidence–based and culturally competent services for juveniles; and
(iii)    three representatives with relevant education and experience.
(c)    The Governor shall designate the chair of the Commission.
(d)    The Department of Juvenile Services and the Department of Human Services shall provide staff for the Commission.
(e)    A member of the Commission:
(1)    may not receive compensation as a member of the Commission; but
(2)    is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.
(f)    The Commission shall:
(1)    research culturally competent, evidence–based, research–based, and promising practices relating to:
(i)    child welfare;
(ii)    juvenile rehabilitation;
(iii)    mental health services for children; and
(iv)    prevention and intervention services for juveniles;
(2)    evaluate the cost–effectiveness of practices researched by the Commission;
(3)    identify means of evaluating the effectiveness of practices researched by the Commission; and
(4)    giving special attention to organizations located in or serving historically underserved communities, identify strategies to enable community–based organizations that provide services for juveniles to evaluate and validate services and programming provided by those organizations.
(g)    On or before December 31, 2023, and on or before December 31 each year thereafter, the Commission shall report its findings to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of this article, the General Assembly.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 36 - Governor's Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services › Section 9-3602 - Items Included in Reports on Grant Programs -- Scorecard of Quantifiable Safety Indicators

(a)    The Office shall ensure that all reports issued by the Office related to grant programs include:
(1)    a summary of all collected performance measure data; and
(2)    information necessary to provide transparency in the results of competitive grant awards.
(b)    (1)    The Office shall create, for inclusion in its annual report, a scorecard of quantifiable safety indicators.
(2)    The Office shall determine appropriate indicators for the scorecard in coordination with:
(i)    the Department of State Police;
(ii)    the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services;
(iii)    the Office of the Attorney General;
(iv)    the Maryland Department of Labor;
(v)    the State Department of Education;
(vi)    the Maryland Department of Health; and
(vii)    the Department of Human Services.
(3)    In addition to the indicators determined under paragraph (2) of this subsection, the scorecard shall include:
(i)    crime statistics for violent crime and property crime as reported in the Uniform Crime Reports or the National Incident–Based Reporting System, including:
1.    murder;
2.    rape;
3.    robbery;
4.    aggravated assault;
5.    breaking or entering;
6.    larceny or theft; and
7.    motor vehicle theft;
(ii)    crime clearance rates for the crimes included under item (i) of this paragraph;
(iii)    the portion of committed crimes not reported to law enforcement as estimated based on the National Crime Victimization Survey or other sources;
(iv)    indicators of safety and fairness in the criminal justice system in the State, including:
1.    the number of serious assaults on staff and inmates committed in State correctional facilities;
2.    police use of force statistics;
3.    the number of law enforcement personnel killed in the line of duty;
4.    disparity in traffic stops, arrests, convictions, and sentencing by race and ethnicity; and
5.    available surveys of public trust in policing and the criminal justice system in the State; and
(v)    indicators of the underlying factors and conditions affecting progress toward a safer State, including:
1.    unemployment rates by age, gender, race, ethnicity, and region;
2.    school dropout rates;
3.    population density and degree of urbanization;
4.    percentage of residents below the federal poverty threshold;
5.    median household income; and
6.    access to mental health, behavioral health, and addiction treatment.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 37 - Commission on African American History and Culture › Section 9-3703 - Membership

(a)    The Commission consists of 21 members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.
(b)    The members shall:
(1)    represent the entire community of the State;
(2)    know about African American culture and history;
(3)    be sensitive to the problems of minority communities; and
(4)    be connected with agencies working to integrate minority history and culture into the history of the State and American culture.
(c)    (1)    The term of a member is 4 years.
(2)    The terms of the members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Commission on October 1, 2005, and October 1, 2011.
(3)    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.
(d)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a member may be reappointed.
(2)    A member who has served two consecutive four–year terms may not be reappointed until at least one year has elapsed after the end of the previous term.
(e)    The Governor may remove a member for incompetence or misconduct.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 37 - Commission on African American History and Culture › Section 9-3705 - Meetings; Compensation

(a)    The Commission shall meet at the call of the chair, a majority of the members, or the Governor.
(b)    A member of the Commission:
(1)    may not receive compensation as a member of the Commission; but
(2)    is entitled to receive reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 37 - Commission on African American History and Culture › Section 9-3706 - Director

(a)    (1)    With the approval of the Governor, the Commission shall appoint a director.
(2)    The director may not be a member of the Commission.
(3)    The director serves at the pleasure of the Commission, subject to the concurrence of the Governor.
(b)    The director is a special appointment in the State Personnel Management System.
(c)    Subject to the rules and policies adopted by the Commission, the director shall:
(1)    administer the activities of the Commission; and
(2)    supervise the appointment and removal of Commission personnel.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 37 - Commission on African American History and Culture › Section 9-3707 - Powers and Duties

(a)    The Commission shall:
(1)    initiate, direct, and coordinate projects that further the understanding of African American history and culture;
(2)    receive and administer any available federal, State, or private money to plan and execute projects or educational activities that further the understanding of African American history and culture;
(3)    operate the Banneker–Douglass Museum in Annapolis to house and display photographs, objects, oral history tapes, artifacts, and other materials of African American historic and cultural significance;
(4)    locate, preserve, and disseminate to the public information about significant buildings and sites relating to African American history and culture; and
(5)    publish an annual report and any other material that the Commission considers necessary.
(b)    The Commission may provide operational funding to a museum that specializes in African American history and culture.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 37 - Commission on African American History and Culture › Section 9-3708 - Revenues

(a)    (1)    The Commission may seek money from the federal government, foundations, and private sources in addition to State financing.
(2)    The Commission may accept gifts, grants, donations, bequests, or endowments for any of its purposes.
(b)    Money received under subsection (a) of this section, income from the operation of the Banneker–Douglass Museum, and money from educational materials and activities of the Commission are not subject to § 7–302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.
(c)    For each fiscal year, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of $1,600,000 for the Commission.
(d)    Money maintained under this section is subject to audit by the State, including the Legislative Auditor.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9.5 - Governor's Office of Community Initiatives › Subtitle 1 - Governmental Units › Section 9.5-101 - Governor's Office of Community Initiatives

(a)    There is a Governor’s Office of Community Initiatives, as authorized under Executive Order 01.01.2007.25.
(b)    The Governor’s Office of Community Initiatives shall include the following units:
(1)    the Governor’s Office on Service and Volunteerism, under Subtitle 2 of this title;
(2)    the Commission on Indian Affairs, under Subtitle 3 of this title;
(3)    the Commission on LGBTQ Affairs, under Subtitle 5 of this title; and
(4)    any other unit as authorized by law or executive order.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9.5 - Governor's Office of Community Initiatives › Subtitle 2 - Governor's Office on Service and Volunteerism › Section 9.5-201 - Definitions. [Renumbered]

(a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)    “Corps” means the Maryland Service Corps.
(c)    “Council” means the Governor’s Volunteer Council.
(d)    “Office” means the Governor’s Office on Service and Volunteerism.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9.5 - Governor's Office of Community Initiatives › Subtitle 2 - Governor's Office on Service and Volunteerism › Section 9.5-203 - Director. [Renumbered]

(a)    (1)    The head of the Governor’s Office on Service and Volunteerism is the Director, who shall be appointed by the Governor.
(2)    The Director serves at the pleasure of the Governor.
(3)    The Director is entitled to the salary provided in the State budget.
(b)    (1)    The Office shall employ staff to carry out its duties as provided in the State budget.
(2)    In furtherance of the purposes of the Office, the Director is authorized to execute contracts and accept grants or donations from governmental or private sources.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9.5 - Governor's Office of Community Initiatives › Subtitle 2 - Governor's Office on Service and Volunteerism › Section 9.5-204 - Duties. [Renumbered]

The Office shall:
(1)    encourage volunteering throughout the State by individuals, businesses, and nonprofit organizations;
(2)    promote the use of volunteers in State and local government;
(3)    identify governmental agencies where private sector involvement in volunteer programs can be of assistance and provide technical assistance in developing such programs;
(4)    provide information services to volunteer programs and government units throughout the State;
(5)    develop model programs for statewide clearinghouses, skill banks, or information centers for volunteers and projects in the State and implement such programs, if feasible;
(6)    plan and execute volunteer recognition events for State volunteers and provide technical assistance and support for recognition events in the private sector in order to increase the visibility and status of volunteers and their accomplishments;
(7)    administer the Maryland Service Corps Program, the Executive Fellows Program, and other volunteer programs as may be recommended by the Council and designated by the Governor or otherwise provided by law;
(8)    maintain liaison with national and State volunteerism groups to obtain information on federal, State, and private resources that may enhance volunteer projects within the State;
(9)    conduct studies and make recommendations to improve volunteer recruitment and training, volunteer retention, and accountability of volunteer programs; and
(10)    provide staff support to the Council.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9.5 - Governor's Office of Community Initiatives › Subtitle 2 - Governor's Office on Service and Volunteerism › Section 9.5-205 - Maryland Service Corps. [Renumbered]

(a)    The Maryland Service Corps is established for the purpose of encouraging and developing a program of full– and part–time public service that involves citizens of all ages throughout the State of Maryland in meeting the essential needs, as the Office shall identify, within the human service delivery systems in Maryland.
(b)    A project shall not be undertaken under the auspices of the Maryland Service Corps if such project shall replace regular workers or duplicate or replace an existing service in the same locality.
(c)    A member of the Corps may not participate in any partisan political activity while engaged in the performance of duties as a stipend volunteer, and the provisions of this subtitle shall be effective only to the extent that they do not conflict with any federal or State laws or regulations relating to participation in partisan political activities.
(d)    The number of stipend volunteers in the Corps shall be determined by the Director based on the needs of the community and the limits of budgetary appropriations.
(e)    A stipend volunteer in the Corps shall make a commitment of up to 1 year of service. Stipend volunteers shall receive no salary, but shall receive a stipend, as determined by the Director, based on the needs of the stipend volunteer and the limits of budgetary appropriations.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9.5 - Governor's Office of Community Initiatives › Subtitle 2 - Governor's Office on Service and Volunteerism › Section 9.5-206 - Executive Fellows Program. [Renumbered]

(a)    The Executive Fellows Program is established to provide an opportunity for individuals from the private sector with demonstrated leadership and managerial potential to participate in State government.
(b)    Criteria or guidelines for the recruitment, selection, and assignment of executive fellows shall be developed in consultation with representatives of the business community and appropriate State units.
(c)    A committee shall be appointed by the Governor to select qualified applicants to participate in the Executive Fellows Program.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9.5 - Governor's Office of Community Initiatives › Subtitle 3 - Commission on Indian Affairs › Section 9.5-301 - Definitions

(a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)    “Commission” means the Commission on Indian Affairs.
(c)    “Community” means a tribe, band, group, or clan.
(d)    (1)    “Indian” means an individual or community that is, or whose members are, descended from a tribe that inhabited North America before European contact.
(2)    “Indian” includes a Native American Indian, a North American Indian, an American Indian, and an aboriginal American.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9.5 - Governor's Office of Community Initiatives › Subtitle 3 - Commission on Indian Affairs › Section 9.5-303 - Membership

(a)    (1)    The Commission consists of nine members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.
(2)    Of the nine Commission members:
(i)    a majority shall be members of the Indian communities of the State; and
(ii)    at least three shall be members of the Indian communities that are indigenous to the State.
(b)    Each member shall:
(1)    have a demonstrable knowledge of Indian culture and history; and
(2)    be sensitive to the problems of Indian communities.
(c)    (1)    An applicant for membership on the Commission shall submit under oath a list of the applicant’s qualifications, including:
(i)    educational history; and
(ii)    employment background or other relevant experience.
(2)    An applicant for membership on the Commission as an Indian member shall submit documentation or proof of Indian status under the sworn and notarized signature of the custodian of records of the membership rolls of that Indian’s community.
(3)    The Governor may require the production of any other documents to prove:
(i)    the qualifications of the applicant; or
(ii)    the standing or history of the Indian community to which the applicant claims membership.
(d)    (1)    The term of a member is 3 years.
(2)    At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
(3)    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.
(4)    A member may not serve more than 6 years consecutively.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9.5 - Governor's Office of Community Initiatives › Subtitle 3 - Commission on Indian Affairs › Section 9.5-305 - Meetings; Compensation

(a)    The Commission shall meet at the call of the chair, a majority of the members, or the Governor or the Governor’s designee.
(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.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9.5 - Governor's Office of Community Initiatives › Subtitle 3 - Commission on Indian Affairs › Section 9.5-306 - Administrator

(a)    (1)    With the approval of the Governor, the Commission shall appoint an administrator.
(2)    The administrator may not be a member of the Commission.
(3)    The administrator serves at the pleasure of the Commission, subject to the concurrence of the Governor.
(b)    The administrator is a special appointment in the State Personnel Management System.
(c)    Subject to the rules and policies of the Commission and the administrative supervision of the Governor or the Governor’s designee in accordance with this title, the administrator shall:
(1)    administer the activities of the Commission; and
(2)    supervise the appointment and removal of personnel whom the Commission employs.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9.5 - Governor's Office of Community Initiatives › Subtitle 3 - Commission on Indian Affairs › Section 9.5-307 - Duties of Commission

The Commission shall:
(1)    initiate, direct, and coordinate projects that further the understanding of Indian history and culture;
(2)    survey historic buildings, sites, artifacts, archives, and repositories and publish and disseminate the results;
(3)    make a comprehensive study of the influence of indigenous Indian tribes and their influence on Maryland history and culture, including as subjects of the study:
(i)    Cherokees;
(ii)    Chippewas;
(iii)    Choptanks;
(iv)    Creeks;
(v)    Crees;
(vi)    Delawares;
(vii)    Haliwas;
(viii)    Lumbees;
(ix)    Nanticokes;
(x)    Piscataways;
(xi)    Potomacs;
(xii)    Rappahannocks;
(xiii)    Seminoles;
(xiv)    Susquehannas; and
(xv)    Wicomicos;
(4)    study the status of all Indian communities in the State and assist them in obtaining recognition from the federal government;
(5)    study the economic and social needs of Indians in the State and make recommendations to meet these needs;
(6)    locate, preserve, and disseminate to the public information about significant buildings and sites relating to Indian history and culture in the State; and
(7)    publish an annual report and any other material the Commission considers necessary.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9.5 - Governor's Office of Community Initiatives › Subtitle 3 - Commission on Indian Affairs › Section 9.5-308 - Revenues

(a)    (1)    The Commission may seek money from the federal government, foundations, and private sources in addition to State financing.
(2)    The Commission may accept gifts, grants, donations, bequests, or endowments for any of its purposes.
(b)    Money received under subsection (a) of this section and income and fees derived from educational materials and activities of the Commission are not subject to § 7–302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.
(c)    Money maintained under this section is subject to audit by the State, including the Legislative Auditor.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9.5 - Governor's Office of Community Initiatives › Subtitle 3 - Commission on Indian Affairs › Section 9.5-309 - Maryland Indian Status

(a)    Subject to the approval of the Governor, the Commission may by regulation establish a process for an Indian community that is indigenous to the State to apply to the Commission for recognition of Maryland Indian status.
(b)    (1)    If the Commission finds that a petitioning group meets the requirements for recognition, the Commission may recommend to the Governor that it be granted recognition of Maryland Indian status.
(2)    A member of the Commission may not vote or participate in deliberations on an application for recognition of Maryland Indian status made by the petitioning group to which the member belongs.
(c)    (1)    The Governor may issue an executive order providing recognition of Maryland Indian status to the petitioning group.
(2)    The executive order:
(i)    shall be submitted to the Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive, and Legislative Review; and
(ii)    shall take effect 30 days after it is submitted.
(d)    (1)    This section does not:
(i)    create a right of ownership or any other right to land;
(ii)    create a benefit or entitlement of any kind;
(iii)    impair existing rights, benefits, or entitlements belonging to Indians living in the State;
(iv)    impair existing judicial rulings of the State regarding Indians of the State; or
(v)    give the Commission the power to establish standards for membership in an Indian community.
(2)    The power to establish standards for membership in an Indian community is reserved to the community.
(3)    An act or failure to act by the Commission under this section does not create a private cause of action under State law.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9.5 - Governor's Office of Community Initiatives › Subtitle 3 - Commission on Indian Affairs › Section 9.5-311 - Regulations

(a)    (1)    In accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 1 of this article, the Commission shall adopt regulations to carry out §§ 9.5–309 and 9.5–310 of this subtitle.
(2)    The regulations shall:
(i)    create the application process;
(ii)    set genealogical standards; and
(iii)    specify the standards to be satisfied by an Indian community applying for formal recognition of Maryland Indian status.
(b)    (1)    The standards adopted under subsection (a) of this section shall be generally consistent with the standards of the United States Bureau of Indian Affairs for tribal recognition by the United States.
(2)    The standards shall take into account the special circumstances of Indians indigenous to the State.
(3)    The standards shall require:
(i)    that the petitioning group be identified from historical times until the present as Indian;
(ii)    that the members of the petitioning group be descendants from an Indian tribe that existed historically and is indigenous to the State or derived from historical tribes that were indigenous to the State before 1790;
(iii)    that the members of the petitioning group be descendants of an Indian tribe that historically inhabited a specific area in the State before 1790; and
(iv)    that the membership of the petitioning group be composed principally of individuals who are not members of any other Indian community.
(4)    The Commission may adopt regulations to establish any other standards that the Commission considers necessary.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9.5 - Governor's Office of Community Initiatives › Subtitle 3 - Commission on Indian Affairs › Section 9.5-312 - False Statements or Representations

(a)    In a matter within the scope of this subtitle, a person may not:
(1)    knowingly and willfully falsify or conceal a material fact by trick, scheme, or device;
(2)    make a false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or representation; or
(3)    make or use a false writing or document knowing the writing or document contains a false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or entry.
(b)    Except as otherwise provided by law, a person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9.5 - Governor's Office of Community Initiatives › Subtitle 5 - Commission on Lgbtqia+ Affairs › Section 9.5-501 - Definitions

(a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)    “Commission” means the Commission on LGBTQ Affairs.
(c)    “LGBTQ” means lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9.5 - Governor's Office of Community Initiatives › Subtitle 5 - Commission on Lgbtqia+ Affairs › Section 9.5-503 - Members Appointed -- Terms -- Reappointments -- Removal -- Resignation by Failure to Attend Meetings

(a)    The Commission consists of 15 members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.
(b)    The members shall:
(1)    to the extent practicable, be members of the LGBTQ community;
(2)    include at least two transgender individuals;
(3)    to the extent practicable, reflect the gender, racial, ethnic, and geographic diversity of the State;
(4)    know about issues facing LGBTQ communities and be sensitive to the problems of LGBTQ communities;
(5)    be representatives of the State’s LGBTQ communities or have an interest in the success of LGBTQ communities; and
(6)    provide value to the work of the Commission.
(c)    (1)    The term of a member is 4 years.
(2)    At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
(3)    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.
(d)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a member may be reappointed.
(2)    A member who has served two consecutive 4–year terms may not be reappointed until at least 1 year has elapsed after the end of the previous term.
(e)    The Governor may remove a member for incompetence or misconduct.
(f)    A member who fails to attend at least 50% of the regularly scheduled meetings during a 12–month period shall be considered to have resigned from the Commission.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9.5 - Governor's Office of Community Initiatives › Subtitle 5 - Commission on Lgbtqia+ Affairs › Section 9.5-505 - Call of Meetings -- Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses

(a)    The Commission shall meet at the call of the chair, a majority of the members, or the Governor.
(b)    A member of the Commission:
(1)    may not receive compensation as a member of the Commission; but
(2)    is entitled to receive reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.