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ROBERT L. EHRLICH, JR., Governor Ch. 401
13-807.
(a) In addition to the powers and duties provided elsewhere in this subtitle,
the Commission may:
(1) Recommend the adoption of regulations to carry out the provisions of
this subtitle;
(2) Create committees from among its members;
(3) Appoint advisory committees that may include individuals and
representatives of interested public and private organizations;
(4) Publish and distribute information that relates to the financial
aspects of community-based developmental disability or mental health services; and
(5) Subject to the limitations of this subtitle, exercise any other power
that is reasonably necessary to carry out the purposes of this subtitle.
(b) The Commission shall have timely access to information from the
Executive Branch required to fulfill the responsibilities of the Commission under this
subtitle, including information from the Developmental Disabilities Administration
and the Mental Hygiene Administration.
13-808.
(a) The power of the Secretary over plans, proposals, and projects of units in
the Department does not include the power to disapprove or modify a decision or
determination that the Commission makes under authority specifically designated to
the Commission by law.
(b) The power of the Secretary to transfer by rule, regulation, or written
directive any staff, function, or funds of units in the Department does not apply to any
staff, function, or funds of the Commission.
13-809.
On or before October 1 of each year, the Commission shall issue a report to the
Governor, the Secretary, and, subject to § 2-1246 of the State Government Article, the
General Assembly that:
(1) Describes its findings regarding:
(i) The relationship of changes in wages paid by providers to
changes in rates paid by the Department;
(ii) The financial condition of providers and the ability of providers
to operate on a solvent basis in the delivery of effective and efficient services that are
in the public interest;
(iii) The incentives and disincentives incorporated in the rate
setting methodologies utilized and proposed by the Mental Hygiene Administration
and the Developmental Disabilities Administration and how the methodologies might
be improved;
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