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Ch. 160
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Martin O'Malley, Governor
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(D) (E) A MEMBER OF THE COMMISSION MAY NOT RECEIVE
COMPENSATION AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMISSION, BUT IS ENTITLED TO
REIMBURSEMENT FOR EXPENSES UNDER THE STANDARD STATE TRAVEL
REGULATIONS, AS PROVIDED IN THE STATE BUDGET.
(E) (F) THE COMMISSION SHALL MEET AT LEAST TWICE EACH YEAR AND
MAY HOLD ADDITIONAL MEETINGS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CHAIR OR AT
THE REQUEST OF A MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS. THE PRESIDENT OF THE
SENATE AND THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES ACTING JOINTLY
SHALL CALL THE FIRST MEETING OF THE COMMISSION.
(F) (G) THE COMMISSION SHALL:
(1) DEVELOP AND COORDINATE PROGRAMS IN COLLABORATION
WITH SCHOOLS TO EDUCATE STUDENTS IN THE IMPORTANCE OF:
(I) REASONED DEBATE, GOOD FAITH, NEGOTIATION, AND
COMPROMISE IN REPRESENTATIVE DEMOCRACY;
(II) INDIVIDUAL INVOLVEMENT IN CREATING SUCCESSFUL
COMMUNITIES; AND
(III) CONSIDERATION AND RESPECT FOR OTHERS IN
DELIBERATING, NEGOTIATING, AND ADVOCATING POSITIONS ON PUBLIC
CONCERNS;
(2) IDENTIFY CIVIC EDUCATION PROJECTS IN MARYLAND AND
PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO THOSE PROJECTS AS NEEDED;
(3) BUILD A NETWORK OF EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS TO SHARE
INFORMATION AND STRENGTHEN PARTNERSHIPS;
(4) CONSULT WITH ORGANIZATIONS REPRESENTED ON THE
COMMISSION AS APPROPRIATE;
(5) DEVELOP A CLEARINGHOUSE THAT SHALL BE AVAILABLE ON
THE INTERNET TO INCLUDE:
(I) A DATABASE OF CIVIC EDUCATION RESOURCES, LESSON
PLANS, AND OTHER PROGRAMS AND BEST PRACTICES IN CIVIC EDUCATION;
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