The Commission must:
(a) promote direct communication among families, support staff, private and public organizations, and the general public regarding programs and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities;
(b) institute and conduct educational and other programs, meetings, and conferences to promote the welfare of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities;
(c) cooperate with public and private agencies, departments, and organizations that provide services and programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities;
(d) advise the County Council and the County Executive on matters involving the needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities;
(e) review and report on current gaps in services, including issues of childcare, education, discrimination, transition to adult services, resource coordination, housing, transportation, employment, health care, recreation, and recruitment of providers and direct support staff;
(f) prepare recommendations on best practices, innovations in service areas, and information on costs associated with recommended programs and services for individuals with IDD;
(g) work with key organizations at the county and state level to best advance the needs of County residents with IDD; and
(h) advocate at the local, state, and federal levels to advance the needs of individuals with IDD. (2023 L.M.C., ch. 13, §1.)