HARRY HUGHES, Governor

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(9)  Assist the Department of State Planning in
the development of technical details necessary for the
preparation of the capital improvement program of the State
and its departments, institutions and other agencies;

(10)  Assist the Department of State Planning in
its regional studies relating to land acquisitions,
transfers, dedications, leases, etc.;

(11)  Collect and maintain records of
construction costs and progress on all public improvements;

(12)  Enforce the State Building Code;

(13)  Collect and maintain a complete and
accurate file of drawings and plats of the location and
situation of all public improvements, provided that all
original drawings, plats, specifications and records shall
be adequately stored and protected; and

(14)  Perform such other functions and duties as
may be delegated to it or requested of it by the Board of
Public Works.

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The Commission, CONSISTENT WITH ARTICLE 21, is
authorized and empowered to negotiate and contract with the
federal government or any of its agencies for the purpose of
obtaining funds or materials to be used for the construction
or maintenance of veterans' housing accommodations in the
State. The Commission shall also have authority to receive
from the federal government or any of its agencies any grant
or federal funds or aid that is now or may hereafter become
available which, in its discretion, will further the
purposes of this subtitle. The Commission is further
authorized to consult with and seek aid from representatives
of the private building and other industries to formulate
plans and recommendations as to the most efficient methods,
in accordance with sound business and financial policies, to
relieve the housing shortage. Any contract or agreement
entered into by said Commission with the federal government
or any of its agencies or private persons or corporations to
which the State of Maryland is a party shall first be
approved by the Board of Public Works.

Article 88B - State Police

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(c) The Department shall provide uniforms and
equipment necessary for the performance of the duties of all
employees to the extent permitted by the budget. All
uniforms and equipment shall be purchased by the Department
in accordance with [the regulations of the Department of
Budget and Procurement] THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 21 and
shall remain the property of the State.