Section 9.5-505 – Call of Meetings — Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses
(a) The Commission shall meet at the call of the chair, a majority of the members, or the Governor. (b) A member of the Commission: (1) may not receive compensation as a member of the Commission; but (2) is entitled to receive reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.
Section 9.5-506 – Director Appointment — Duties
(a) (1) With the approval of the Governor, the Commission shall appoint a director. (2) The director may not be a member of the Commission. (3) The director serves at the pleasure of the Commission, subject to the concurrence of the Governor. (b) The director is a special appointment in the State Personnel Management System. (c) Subject to the rules and […]
Section 9.5-507 – Duties of Commission
The Commission shall: (1) assess the challenges facing LGBTQ communities; (2) collect data across State agencies on: (i) the implementation of LGBTQ–inclusive policies; and (ii) complaints alleging discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity; (3) study and establish best practices for inclusion of LGBTQ individuals and communities; (4) inform the Executive and Legislative branches of State government of issues concerning […]
Section 9.5-508 – Funding of Commission — Funding Not Subject to Reversion — Subject to Audit
(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 activities of the Commission are not subject to […]
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 9.5-502 – Commission on Lgbtq Affairs Established
There is a Commission on LGBTQ Affairs in the Governor’s Office of Community Initiatives.
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 9.5-504 – Chair and Vice Chair Elected
The Commission shall elect annually a chair and vice chair from among its members.