WILLIAM DONALD SCHAEFER, Governor

Ch. 257

7-102.

(A)     THERE IS AN INTERNATIONAL CABINET ESTABLISHED TO COORDINATE
THE STATE'S INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES.

(B)     THE INTERNATIONAL CABINET SHALL CONSIST OF:

(1)      THE SECRETARY OF ECONOMIC AND EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT,
OR THE SECRETARY'S DESIGNEE;

(2)      THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE, OR THE SECRETARY'S
DESIGNEE;

(3)      THE SECRETARY OF ENVIRONMENT, OR THE SECRETARY'S
DESIGNEE; AND

(4)      THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION, OR THE SECRETARY'S
DESIGNEE.

(C)     THE INTERNATIONAL CABINET SHALL CONVENE NOT LESS THAN
QUARTERLY.

(D)     THE SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT SHALL SERVE AS THE
CHAIRPERSON OF THE INTERNATIONAL CABINET. THE DIRECTOR OF THE
MARYLAND INTERNATIONAL DIVISION SHALL REPORT NOT LESS THAN TWICE
ANNUALLY TO THE INTERNATIONAL CABINET ON THE STATUS OF THE STATE'S
INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES. THE DEPARTMENT SHALL PROVIDE STAFF SUPPORT
TO AND COORDINATE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE INTERNATIONAL CABINET.

[2-108.] 7-103.

(a) There is a Private Sector Advisory Council established to:

(1)     Advise the Governor, the International Cabinet, and the General
Assembly on policies concerning the State's role in international trade, commerce,
tourism, direct foreign investment, and related international activities, including the
initiation of new programs or strategies to enhance the development of international
opportunities for Maryland citizens;

(2)      Foster coordination and communication between public entities and the
private sector involved in international activities;

(3)     Evaluate the effectiveness of State and local programs designed
primarily to promote or assist in international activities and make recommendations for
their continued improvement; and

(4)     Assess, and make appropriate recommendations, concerning changes in
federal programs designed to promote or assist in international activities.

(b) (1) The Council shall consist of 19 members.

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