Ch. 21

1997 LAWS OF MARYLAND

terms, may be reappointed to serve a full 4-year term. After serving a full 4-year term, a
member may not be reappointed until at least 1 year after the expiration of that member's
prior tenure.]

[8-105.

The Governor shall designate a chairman and a vice-chairman from among the
public members of the Commission.]

[Subtitle 2. Functions and Responsibilities.]

[8-201.

For the purposes set forth in § 8-101 of this title and under the direction of the
Secretary, the Commission shall:

(1) Develop, adopt, and annually update a housing plan, policy, and needs
statement for the State which shall be consistent with the purposes of § 8-101 of this title,
include an assessment of the progress of the Department in implementing the plan,
policy, and needs statement, and be presented to the Governor and the General
Assembly;

(2) Examine, develop, and recommend to the Secretary innovative programs
relating to the building, financing, insuring and managing of housing for those families,
elderly citizens, and other special populations that cannot be adequately served by the
private market;

(3) Review federal housing programs and make recommendations to the
Secretary on the most effective use of those programs in this State;

(4) Appear before federal agencies, Congress, and the General Assembly to
advocate the need for housing policies and legislation designed to fulfill the purposes of
§ 8-101 of this title;

(5) Assist the Secretary in developing a public information service designed
to bring available housing resources to the attention of populations in need;

(6) On an annual basis, review existing housing programs within the
Department and make appropriate recommendations for modification to the Secretary;

(7) Review departmental proposals for new housing programs and make
appropriate recommendations to the Secretary; and

(8) Encourage and assist the efforts of local governments to develop mutual
and cooperative solutions to common housing problems.]

[8-202.

The Secretary shall provide staff support to the Commission.]
[8-203.

Each public member shall serve without compensation but be entitled to
reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations.]

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