HARRY HUGHES, Governor                                       2707

(B) THE INTERDEPARTMENTAL COMMITTEE IS COMPOSED OF:

(1) THE SECRETARY OF EACH PRINCIPAL DEPARTMENT OF THE
EXECUTIVE BRANCH OF GOVERNMENT, OR THE SECRETARY'S DESIGNEE;

(2) THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS, OR THE
SUPERINTENDENT'S DESIGNEE;

(3) THE COMMISSIONER FOR HIGHER EDUCATION, OR THE
COMMISSIONER'S DESIGNEE; AND

(4) THE DIRECTOR.

(C) THE INTERDEPARTMENTAL COMMITTEE SHALL;

(1) ADVISE THE DIRECTOR ON PROPOSALS TO IMPLEMENT AND
ENHANCE THE DUTIES OF THE OFFICE, INCLUDING THE PROMOTION OF
EMPLOYMENT OF MINORITY PERSONS IN THE STATE, AND THE PROMOTION OF
THE GROWTH AND PARTICIPATION OF MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISES IN
THE STATE;

(2) GATHER SUCH INFORMATION THE COMMITTEE DEEMS
NECESSARY TO PROMOTE THE GOALS OF THE OFFICE;

(3) PROVIDE SUCH OTHER ASSISTANCE AS MAY BE REQUIRED
TO FURTHER THE PURPOSES OF §§ 9-304 AND 9-305 OF THIS SUBTITLE;
AND

(4) MEET AT THE CALL OF THE DIRECTOR.

9-304.

Subject to the limitations of any law that governs the
activities of other units of the Executive Branch of the State
government, the Director shall:

(1)  advise the Governor on:

(i) the activities of the State government that
are intended to promote the employment of minority persons in the
State; and

(ii) each other matter that affects the rights
and interests of minority persons and the communities in which
they live; and

(2)  as authorized by the Governor:

(i) provide help to minority persons and the
communities in which they live;

(ii) represent the Governor in any matter that
relates to minority persons or generally to the promotion of
equality among the people of the State; and