§ 20-202. Office of Supplier Diversity and Inclusion

MD Pub Util Code § 20-202 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    There is an Office of Supplier Diversity and Inclusion in the Commission.

(b)    The head of the Office is the Director of the Office of Supplier Diversity and Inclusion.

(c)    The Office shall:

(1)    administer each Commission program that is created to promote the growth of or participation by minority or local small business enterprises, including:

(i)    the minority business enterprise utilization program for design/build and construction contracts under § 20–203 of this subtitle;

(ii)    the minority business enterprise utilization program for the procurement of other goods and services under § 20–204 of this subtitle; and

(iii)    the local small business enterprise program under Subtitle 3 of this title;

(2)    promote and coordinate the plans, programs, and operations of the Commission that promote or affect the establishment, preservation, and strengthening of minority business enterprises;

(3)    promote activities and the use of the resources of the Commission, local governments, and private entities for the growth of minority business enterprises;

(4)    provide technical and managerial assistance to minority business enterprises;

(5)    schedule seminars and workshops to educate minority businesses on how the Commission conducts business; and

(6)    ensure compliance with certified minority business enterprise subcontract participation goals under § 20–206 of this subtitle.