Sec. 24-74. Duties.

   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.)

Sec. 24-75. Meetings; officers; compensation; reports.

   (a)   Meetings. The Commission must meet at the call of the Commission Chair and at least 6 times annually.

   (b)   Quorum. A majority of the voting members of the Commission constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.

   (c)   Officers. The Commission must elect from among its voting members a Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, and other officers it deems appropriate.

   (d)   Compensation. A member must serve without compensation, but the member may request reimbursement for mileage and dependent care costs at rates established by the County.

   (e)   Annual report. The Commission must submit annually a report to the County Executive and County Council summarizing its activities, needs, recommendations and the degree to which the goals of the Commission are being met. (2023 L.M.C., ch. 13 , §1.)

Sec. 24-76. Staff support.

   The Department of Health and Human Services must provide the staff support, including administrative and programmatic support, necessary for the Commission to perform its duties. (2023 L.M.C., ch. 13, §1.)

ARTICLE XI. MONTGOMERY COUNTY COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT AND REPAIR FUND COMMISSION.

Sec. 24-77. Definitions.

   In this Article, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

      Cannabis has the meaning stated in Section 1-101 of the Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article of the Maryland Code, as amended.

      Commission means the Montgomery County Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund Commission established under this Article.

      Community-based organization means a public or private company, corporation, limited liability company, neighborhood group, organization, or partnership that provides education, vocational education or rehabilitation, job training, health, social services, or economic uplift to individuals in the County.

      County reinvestment funds mean monies disbursed to the County from the State Fund.

      Department means the Department of Health and Human Services.

      Director means the Director of the Department, or a designee of the Director.

      Disproportionately impacted area has the meaning stated in Section 36-101 of the Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article of the Maryland Code, as amended.

      Office means the Office of Grants Management.

      State Fund or Fund means the Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund of the State of Maryland. (2024 L.M.C., ch. 9, § 1.)

Sec. 24-78. Use of funds.

   (a)   The County must use County reinvestment funds solely for:

      (1)   community-based initiatives intended to benefit low-income communities;

      (2)   community-based initiatives that serve disproportionately impacted areas;

      (3)   any other use permitted under Section 1-322 of the Alcohol Beverages and Cannabis Article of the Maryland Code, as amended; and

      (4)   related administrative expenses.

   (b)   The County must not use reinvestment funds for law enforcement agencies or activities. (2024 L.M.C., ch. 9, § 1.)

Sec. 24-79. Commission established.

   There is a Montgomery County Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund Commission. (2024 L.M.C., ch. 9, § 1.)