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 5-801 – 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 […]
Section 5-807 – Funds for Program
Funds for the Patuxent River planning program described in this subtitle may include: (1) money from the General Fund of the State; (2) proceeds of special assessments, permit fees, or other fees; (3) available special funds; (4) local contributions; or (5) federal grants.
Section 5-808 – Staff for Plan
The staff for the Patuxent River planning program described in this subtitle shall consist of or be supplemented by personnel from the local jurisdictions and State departments entitled to voting representation on the Commission.
Section 5-809 – Biennial Report
(a) The Department shall review, evaluate, and report biennially to the Governor and, subject to § 2-1257 of the State Government Article, to the General Assembly on the implementation of the Plan and the status of the Patuxent River and its watershed. (b) The report shall include specific recommendations of the Department concerning implementation of the Plan […]