Among its powers and duties, the Commission may:
(1) establish a forum for all veterans of the County;
(2) maintain coordinated communication with County and local governments, businesses, and veterans of the County;
(3) provide assistance, guidance, and information to the business and academic communities of the County and various levels of government to ensure adequate consideration of veterans in employment, education, training and public programs; and
(4) review County, State, and federal legislation that may impact veterans and their families and make recommendations regarding the legislation:
(i) to the County Executive and County Council; and
(ii) with the approval of the County Executive, to the State and federal legislatures and executive branches;
(5) advise the County Executive on the coordination of services among all public and private agencies, departments, and organizations which provide services and programs to veterans and their families; and
(6) identify and recommend to the County Executive sources of private and public financial assistance available to expand or improve services and programs for veterans and their families.
(Bill No. 26-06; Bill No. 97-20)