The Commission shall have the power:
(A) To develop an information and referral system for all services in the county related to the needs of women and to recommend developing services for which it is believed a need exists;
(B) To research, assemble, analyze and disseminate information relating to activities and programs which will assist in meeting the needs of women and to promote equality for all persons regardless of gender;
(C) To report to the Board of County Commissioners of Garrett County on matters involving the needs of women and on matters relating to equality or discrimination on account of gender; to recommend procedures, programs or legislation which the Commission believes would further equal rights and opportunities for all persons;
(D) To work to remove inequality due to unmet needs or discrimination on the basis of gender in the community;
(E) To develop bylaws for the governing of meetings, establishment of committees or officers and the day-to-day operation of the Commission;
(F) To prepare and submit to the County Commissioners an annual report;
(G) To develop a volunteer group to assist the Commission members in fulfilling their purposes.
(1986 Code, § 136-2) (Ord. —, passed 5-30-1995)