by law to obtain for the Trust Fund all energy overcharge refunds
and judgment awards to which the citizens of the State have a
legal entitlement;

         (2) Assess and determine the respective needs of the
citizens of the State, develop plans for the allocation and
disbursement of trust funds in accordance with those needs
pursuant to the guidelines set forth in §§ 13-103(b) and 13-106
of this subtitle, and direct the Treasurer, upon warrant of the
Comptroller, to disburse fund accordingly;

            (3) Make an annual report to the Governor, the
Treasurer, and the standing committees of the General Assembly
with primary jurisdiction over this subtitle regarding the
disbursement of funds during the preceding fiscal year plans for
disbursement during the current fiscal year and any plans for
future disbursement;                                                             

(4) Meet at least twice a year, at the times and
places the Board determines, subject to the provisions of Article
41, § 1-205 of the Code;

           (5) Conduct public hearings at least twice a year at

times and places the Board determines;                          

(6) Designate persons to staff the Board employed by

the departments represented on the Board; and

           (7) Perform other duties assigned to it by this

subtitle.

(g) The Attorney General or a designee of the Attorney
General serves as, legal counsel and advisor to the Board of

Trustees.                                                   

[13-106.] 7-306.                         

(a) Funds in the Trust Fund shall be expended equitably
around the State according to the following guidelines, subject
to any restrictions on their use or other limitations on
allocation expressly provided by statute or required as a

condition of acceptance:                               

(1) In the case of refunds received by the State from
any source, including as a direct or indirect result of alleged
petroleum pricing violations:

(i) For emergency energy assistance provided

under Article 41, § 6-406(1) of the Code;

(ii) For weatherization programs provided under

Article 41, § 6-406(2) of the Code;

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