Section 9.5-501 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Commission” means the Commission on LGBTQ Affairs. (c) “LGBTQ” means lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer.
Section 9.5-306 – Administrator
(a) (1) With the approval of the Governor, the Commission shall appoint an administrator. (2) The administrator may not be a member of the Commission. (3) The administrator serves at the pleasure of the Commission, subject to the concurrence of the Governor. (b) The administrator is a special appointment in the State Personnel Management System. (c) Subject to the rules and […]
Section 9.5-502 – Commission on Lgbtq Affairs Established
There is a Commission on LGBTQ Affairs in the Governor’s Office of Community Initiatives.
Section 9.5-307 – Duties of Commission
The Commission shall: (1) initiate, direct, and coordinate projects that further the understanding of Indian history and culture; (2) survey historic buildings, sites, artifacts, archives, and repositories and publish and disseminate the results; (3) make a comprehensive study of the influence of indigenous Indian tribes and their influence on Maryland history and culture, including as subjects of the […]
Section 9.5-503 – Members Appointed — Terms — Reappointments — Removal — Resignation by Failure to Attend Meetings
(a) The Commission consists of 15 members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. (b) The members shall: (1) to the extent practicable, be members of the LGBTQ community; (2) include at least two transgender individuals; (3) to the extent practicable, reflect the gender, racial, ethnic, and geographic diversity of the State; (4) know about issues […]
Section 9.5-308 – Revenues
(a) (1) The Commission may seek money from the federal government, foundations, and private sources in addition to State financing. (2) The Commission may accept gifts, grants, donations, bequests, or endowments for any of its purposes. (b) Money received under subsection (a) of this section and income and fees derived from educational materials and activities of the Commission are […]
Section 9.5-504 – Chair and Vice Chair Elected
The Commission shall elect annually a chair and vice chair from among its members.
Section 9.5-309 – Maryland Indian Status
(a) Subject to the approval of the Governor, the Commission may by regulation establish a process for an Indian community that is indigenous to the State to apply to the Commission for recognition of Maryland Indian status. (b) (1) If the Commission finds that a petitioning group meets the requirements for recognition, the Commission may recommend to the […]
Section 9.5-310 – Affidavit
Before formal recognition of Maryland Indian status, members of the petitioning group shall submit an affidavit renouncing all tribal rights of ownership of land in the State.
Section 9.5-311 – Regulations
(a) (1) In accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 1 of this article, the Commission shall adopt regulations to carry out §§ 9.5–309 and 9.5–310 of this subtitle. (2) The regulations shall: (i) create the application process; (ii) set genealogical standards; and (iii) specify the standards to be satisfied by an Indian community applying for formal recognition of Maryland Indian status. (b) (1) The […]