// EFFECTIVE UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2020 PER CHAPTERS 488 AND 489 OF 2010 //

The Commission shall:

(1)    assess and advise on the progress of State, regional, and local planning in Maryland in achieving the goals of the State economic growth, resource protection, and planning policy, as defined in § 5–7A–01 of this title;

(2)    make recommendations on the adequacy, coordination, and implementation of funding mechanisms and other State assistance for planning activities and infrastructure and land preservation needs, consistent with the State economic growth, resource protection, and planning policy;

(3)    promote planning coordination and interjurisdictional cooperation among the State and local jurisdictions and recommend mechanisms to facilitate voluntary joint planning;

(4)    advise on the content and preparation of the State development plan, State transportation plan, and State housing plan and the implementation of these plans, including the relationship of these plans with local land use plans;

(5)    promote and make recommendations regarding efficient and predictable model State and local development regulations to achieve the goals of the State economic growth, resource protection, and planning policy;

(6)    evaluate the continuing viability and effectiveness of the State and local government smart growth indicators contained in § 1–208 of the Land Use Article, and make recommendations for amendments or additions to the indicators;

(7)    review the reports of local jurisdictions on adequate public facilities development restrictions required by Title 7, Subtitle 1 of the Land Use Article, and assess whether and to what extent adequate public facilities ordinances affect the achievement of the goals of the State economic growth, resource protection, and planning policy;

(8)    develop and assist in the implementation of educational and outreach programs about smart growth;

(9)    review periodically the educational requirements for members of planning boards and commissions and boards of appeals required by § 1–206 of the Land Use Article, and evaluate compliance rates for the members;

(10)    make recommendations for changes in State law, regulations, policies, and procedures, if any, that the Commission believes are necessary to achieve the State’s economic growth, resource protection, and planning policy; and

(11)    serve as an advisory board to the Governor’s Smart Growth Subcabinet, providing advice and guidance.