HARRY HUGHES, Governor

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(e)  A member of the Commission may not
receive compensation, but is entitled to
reimbursement for expenses under the
standard State travel regulations, as
provided in the State Budget.

(f)  The Department of Human Resources
shall provide staff assistance to the
Commission as provided for in the State
Budget.

2. (a) The Commission shall:

(1)  Serve as the advisory body to
the Governor, the General Assembly, and
agencies within the Executive Department on
matters relating to the migratory and
seasonal farm labor population of Maryland.

(2)  Serve as a forum for farm
laborers, growers, service agencies and
State agencies to share information and
concerns, and to cooperate in developing
recommendations concerning matters that
affect the migratory and seasonal farm
population of Maryland.

(3)  Work with growers, communities
in which the workers live, crewleaders,
private groups, churches, and agencies of
State and of local government for the
purpose of advancing the welfare of
migratory and seasonal farm laborers and to
gain their acceptance by the community.

(4)  Promote the coordination of and,
to the degree feasible, participate in the
evaluation of farm labor programs and
services to this population that are
provided by the State and Federal
government and private agencies.

(5)  Make on-site inspections,
conduct surveys, and interview employers,
workers, governmental experts, and members
of the community whenever, in its judgment,
these activities are necessary to assess
conditions affecting migratory and seasonal
farm laborers; and

(6)  Review and make recommendations
on existing and proposed Federal, State,
and local legislation, rules and
regulations, policies, and programs that