Section 2-401 – “Commission” Defined

    In this subtitle, “Commission” means the Maryland Commission for Women.

Section 2-402 – Maryland Commission for Women Established

    (a)    There is a Maryland Commission for Women in the Department.     (b)    The Commission shall report to the Governor and the General Assembly through the Secretary.

Section 2-403 – Membership of Commission

    (a)    The Commission consists of 25 members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.     (b)    Of the 25 members of the Commission:         (1)    12 shall be appointed from among applicants who have been nominated and recommended for appointment by organizations located in the State whose interests relate to the status of women; and […]

Section 2-404 – Chair and Vice Chair; Officers

    (a)    The Commission shall elect a chair and a vice chair from among its members.     (b)    The Commission may appoint any officers that it considers necessary.

Section 2-405 – Executive Director

    (a)    The Secretary shall appoint an executive director of the Commission.     (b)    The executive director shall be a merit employee of the Department.     (c)    The executive director is entitled to the compensation provided in the State budget.

Section 2-406 – Powers and Duties of Commission

    (a)    (1)    The Commission shall:             (i)    stimulate and encourage study and review of the status of women in the State;             (ii)    strengthen home life by directing attention to critical problems confronting women as wives, mothers, homemakers, and workers;             (iii)    recommend methods of overcoming discrimination against women in public and private employment;             (iv)    encourage women to become candidates for public office;             (v)    promote […]

Section 2-407 – Intergovernmental Relations

    Each executive unit of the State shall cooperate fully with the Commission in the performance of the Commission’s duties.

Section 2-408 – Funding

    (a)    (1)    Subject to the approval of the Secretary, the Commission may accept for the purposes of this subtitle:             (i)    federal funds granted by Congress or executive order; and             (ii)    private donations from individuals, organizations, or foundations.         (2)    The acceptance and use of federal funds does not commit State funds or obligate the General Assembly to continue the purposes for […]