60 LAWS OF MARYLAND. [CH. 24

proval, may determine. The Council shall also be allowed for
such printing, advertising, stationery, office or other proper
expenses as may be necessary, and as the Governor may ap-
prove.

SEC. 2. And be it further enacted, That it shall be the duty
of the Council:

a. To cooperate with and assist the Council of National
Defense in the execution of the duties prescribed by the Act of
Congress of the United States, approved August 29th, 1916,
or any Act amendatory thereof or supplemental or additional
thereto.

b. To cooperate with Councils of Defense or other similar
bodies in other States, in so far as such co-operation is in har-
mony with the policies of the said Council of National Defense
and with the welfare of this State.

c. To make all investigations, with respect to any and all
matters and subjects whatsoever, which the Council may con-
sider advisable for the interests and welfare of the State or the
Nation in the present emergency, and to report thereon to the
Governor, with such recommendations as it may deem proper.

d. To assist the Governor in doing all things necessary to
bring about the highest effectiveness within the State in the
crisis now existing.

e. To organize and direct such public employment labor
exchanges as it may deem necessary, during the present emer-
gency, which shall cooperate in every practicable way with
similar exchangee in other States and with the United States
Employment Service.

SEC. 3. And be it further enacted, That the Council may
adopt such rules and regulations as may be necessary or appro-
priate for the performance of its duties. It may form ad-
visory or other committees or bodies from outside its member-
ship, to aid it in the discharge of its duties. It shall form an
Executive Committee of five members and such other com-
mittees from among its own members as may be necessary or
convenient, with such powers as the Council may confer upon
any such committees, respectively. It may act in conjunction
with such other bodies or agencies and with State, County