Ch.. 311                       LAWS OF MARYLAND

serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is
appointed and qualifies. A member may succeed himself, but may
not serve more than 6 years consecutively [after July 1, 1979].

[(2)] (B) Members of the Commission shall receive no
compensation for their services, but they may be reimbursed for
proper and necessary expenses incurred in the discharge of their
duties on the Commission in accordance with the Standard Travel
Regulations.

[(3)] (C) The Commissioners shall elect annually a
chairman and vice-chairman from among the members of the
Commission.

[(4)] (D) The Commission shall meet at the call of
the chairman, a majority of the members, or the Secretary [of
Economic and Community Development].

[(c)] 5-403. The Commission shall:

(1) Initiate, direct, and coordinate projects which
further the understanding of Indian history and culture;

(2) Conduct a survey of historic buildings, sites,
artifacts, archives and repositories, and publish and disseminate
these findings and information;

(3) Undertake a comprehensive study of indigenous
American Indian tribes including but not limited to the Crees,
Creeks, Cherokees, Chippewas, Choptanks, Delawares, Haliwas,
Lumbees, Nanticokes, Piscataways, Potomacs, Rappahannocks,
Seminoles, Susquehannas, and Wicomicos, and their influence upon
Maryland history and culture;

(4)  Study the status of all Indian groups, tribes and
communities in the State [of Maryland] and assist them in
obtaining recognition from the federal government;

(5)  Study the economic and social needs of Indians in
Maryland and make recommendations for the alleviation of these
needs;

(6)  Locate, preserve and disseminate information to
the public about significant buildings and sites relating to
Indian history and culture, respectively; and

(7)  Publish an annual report and any other material
it deems necessary.

[(d)] 5-404. The Commission may seek funds from the federal
government, foundations and private sources in addition to State
funding.

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