§ 13-807. Powers[Subtitle subject to abrogation]

   (a) In general. -- In addition to the powers and duties provided elsewhere in this subtitle, the Commission may:

   (1) Recommend the adoption of regulations to carry out the provisions of this subtitle;

   (2) Create committees from among its members;

   (3) Appoint advisory committees that may include individuals and representatives of interested public and private organizations;

   (4) Publish and distribute information that relates to the financial aspects of community-based developmental disability or mental health services; and

   (5) Subject to the limitations of this subtitle, exercise any other power that is reasonably necessary to carry out the purposes of this subtitle.

(b) Access to information. -- The Commission shall have timely access to information from the Executive Branch required to fulfill the responsibilities of the Commission under this subtitle, including information from the Developmental Disabilities Administration and the Mental Hygiene Administration.

HISTORY: 1996, ch. 593; 1999, ch. 566; 2002, ch. 370; 2005, ch. 401; 2008, chs. 572, 573.