Section 5-813 – Scope of Responsibilities of Commission
The existence of the Commission does not take away or limit the authority that any principal department of the State government had on July 1, 1980.
Section 5-814 – Membership
(a) The Commission consists of the following 34 voting members appointed by the Governor: (1) 7 individuals, 1 from each of the following 7 counties, on the recommendation of the governing body of that county: (i) Anne Arundel County; (ii) Calvert County; (iii) Charles County; (iv) Howard County; (v) Montgomery County; (vi) Prince George’s County; and (vii) St. Mary’s County; (2) 1 individual representing the […]
Section 5-815 – Election of Officers
(a) From among its voting members, the Commission shall elect a Chairman. (b) From among its voting members, the Commission may elect a vice chairman and any other officers it requires. (c) The manner of election of officers and their terms of office shall be as the Commission determines.
Section 5-816 – Duties of Commission
In addition to its other powers and duties, the Commission shall: (1) review the operation of units of State and local government that have responsibility for implementation of the Plan; (2) provide a clearinghouse for information on the Patuxent River and its watershed; (3) review and comment on plans and reports related to the Patuxent River and its […]
Section 5-7B-09 – Review of Projects; Surveys for Infrastructure Needs
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Infill development” means new development in a priority funding area on vacant, bypassed, and underutilized lands within existing developed areas. (3) “Smart neighborhood development” means a comprehensively planned, compact mixed use development within a priority funding area that integrates residential, commercial, open space, and public uses. […]
Section 5-7B-10 – Actions; Decisions to Fund Projects
(a) This section may not be construed to create a private cause of action for any person or local government. (b) A decision to fund a project or not to fund a project as required under this subtitle shall not be subject to Title 10, Subtitle 2 (Administrative Procedure Act – Contested Cases) of the State Government […]
Section 5-801 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Commission” means the Patuxent River Commission. (c) “Plan” means: (1) the Patuxent River Policy Plan that has been approved by the General Assembly; and (2) all amendments to that Plan that are approved under this subtitle.
Section 5-804 – Purpose of Plan
The Plan shall be used as a policy guide by local jurisdictions and units of the State government in carrying out their action and regulatory programs in the Patuxent River Watershed.
Section 5-805 – Amendment of Plan
(a) (1) The Department has primary responsibility for preparing proposed amendments to the Plan. (2) For the purpose of updating the Plan, the Department and the Commission shall together consider draft amendments to the Plan at least once every 5 years starting with October 1, 1995. (3) In preparing a proposed amendment, the Department shall consult with local jurisdictions […]
Section 5-806 – Duties of Department
(a) After the General Assembly approves an amendment to the Plan, the Department shall: (1) present copies of the approved amendment to the Governor and to each local jurisdiction entitled to voting representation on the Commission, for their information; and (2) make copies of the amendment to the Plan available to the general public. (b) The Department continuously shall […]