PARRIS N. GLENDENING, Governor                          H.B. 1447

WHEREAS, By eliminating and consolidating certain boards and commissions, the
effectiveness of grant moneys is maximized, a single point of contact is provided and
government efficiency is increased; and

WHEREAS, Currently too many unnecessary and duplicative reports are required
causing extra work and costing extra money at taxpayers' expense; and

WHEREAS, By eliminating and consolidating certain reports, accessibility and
availability of information is enhanced, duplicative and redundant information is reduced,
and State and local government efficiency is increased; and

WHEREAS, This year, the Administration has continued to put forth an effort to
eliminate and consolidate boards and commissions, where appropriate; and

WHEREAS, The State Advisory Council on Physical Fitness is very active and
where the State Council consists of representatives from each of the counties and
Baltimore City and where all but three of the local advisory councils are inactive, the
counties should have the appointment authority and control over the local advisory
councils to continue as they deem appropriate; and

WHEREAS, The State Advisory Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse has been
inactive for over 5 years, and the necessary advice regarding the treatment and prevention
of addictions can be obtained through other internal and external advisors, including the
Alcohol and Drug Treatment Research Advisory Committee; now, therefore,

SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF
MARYLAND, That the Laws of Maryland read as follows:

Article 83A - Department of Business and Economic Development

1-204.

(a) Subject to § 2-1312 of the State Government Article, the Commission shall
report by [January 15] DECEMBER 31 of each year to the General Assembly on the
activities of the Commission during the previous year.

5-912.

The Authority shall:

(1)     Keep proper records of its funds and accounts;

(2)     Make an annual report BY DECEMBER 31 on its condition and
operations to the Governor, the General Assembly in accordance with § 2-1312 of the
State Government Article, and the chairman of the Joint Budget and Audit Committee;
and

(3)     Be audited annually.
5-1011.

The Authority shall:

(1) Keep proper records of its accounts;

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