(II) IN ALTERNATIVE METHODOLOGIES;

(5) MEASURES OF QUALITY AND- HOW INCENTIVES TO PROVIDE
QUALITY CARE CAN BE BUILT INTO A RATE SETTING METHODOLOGY; AND

(6) THE ADEQUACY OF AND METHODS USED TO DETERMINE THE
ANNUAL COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT TO THE RATES PAID BY THE
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ADMINISTRATION AND THE MENTAL HYGIENE
ADMINISTRATION.

[13-807.] 13-808.

(A) In addition to the powers and duties provided elsewhere in this subtitle,
the Commission may:

(1) Recommend the adoption of regulations to carry out the provisions of
this subtitle;

(2) Create committees from among its members;

(3) Appoint advisory committees that may include individuals and
representatives of interested public and private organizations;

(4) Publish and distribute information that relates to the financial
aspects of community-based developmental disability or mental health services; and

(5) Subject to the limitations of this subtitle, exercise any other power
that is reasonably necessary to carry out the purposes of this subtitle.

(B) THE COMMISSION SHALL HAVE TIMELY ACCESS TO INFORMATION FROM
THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH REQUIRED TO FULFILL THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE
COMMISSION UNDER THIS SUBTITLE, INCLUDING INFORMATION FROM THE
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ADMINISTRATION AND THE MENTAL HYGIENE
ADMINISTRATION.

[13-808.] 13-809.

(a) The power of the Secretary over plans, proposals, and projects of units in
the Department does not include the power to disapprove or modify a decision or
determination that the Commission makes under authority specifically designated to
the Commission by law.

(b) The power of the Secretary to transfer by rule, regulation, or written
directive any staff, function, or funds of units in the Department does not apply to any
staff, function, or funds of the Commission.

[13-809.] 13-810.

On or before [July 1, 1997, and each July] OCTOBER 1 of each year [thereafter],
the Commission shall issue a report to the Governor, the Secretary, and, subject to §
2-1246 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly that:

(1) Describes its findings regarding: