§ 2-449. Duties, meetings, reports.

(a)

The Green Business Advisory Committee shall have the following duties and responsibilities:

(1)

Identify, analyze, and evaluate all programs and services in the State and County related specifically to the needs of green and sustainability businesses, and to promote the development of other programs and services when a need for services is determined;

(2)

Advise and counsel the residents of the County, the County Council, the County Executive, and the various departments of County, State and Federal governments on matters involving the needs of green and sustainability businesses and to recommend such procedures, programs, or legislation as it may deem necessary and proper to promote and insure opportunities for their development, retention and expansion in the County;

(3)

Research, assemble, analyze, and disseminate pertinent data and educational materials relating to activities and programs which will assist in meeting the needs of green and sustainability businesses;

(4)

Hold such public forums or hearings as are necessary and appropriate to carry out the powers and duties of the Committee; and

(b)

The Green Business Advisory Committee shall meet in public session on call of the chairman as frequently as required to perform its duties and exercise its responsibilities but not less than twice a year.

(c)

The Green Business Advisory Committee shall submit such reports to the County Executive and County Council summarizing its activities with any recommendations or requests it deems appropriate to further the public purpose of the committee.

(CB-55-2013)