Md. Code, Local Government § 13-702
This is the official text of Md. Code, Local Government § 13-702, part of Maryland’s Code, Local Government — governs the powers and operations of Maryland counties and municipalities.
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§13–702.
Official statutory text
(a) (1) By resolution, the County Council of Prince George’s County may create an official advisory committee on natural resources and community appearance to guide and accomplish the work of the County Council sitting as district council.
(2) The resolution shall specify the membership, duties, and functions of the committee.
(b) (1) It is the intent of the General Assembly that all units of State government cooperate with the County Council of Prince George’s County to the fullest possible extent to guide the orderly growth of the county through an advisory committee created under this section.
(2) At the request of the County Council, an official designated by a unit of State government may serve as a member of the advisory committee.
(c) The duties of the advisory committee may include making technical recommendations for:
(1) the preservation, exploitation, and site rehabilitation of mineral deposits; and
(2) the means and methods of encouraging development above minimum standards.
(2) The resolution shall specify the membership, duties, and functions of the committee.
(b) (1) It is the intent of the General Assembly that all units of State government cooperate with the County Council of Prince George’s County to the fullest possible extent to guide the orderly growth of the county through an advisory committee created under this section.
(2) At the request of the County Council, an official designated by a unit of State government may serve as a member of the advisory committee.
(c) The duties of the advisory committee may include making technical recommendations for:
(1) the preservation, exploitation, and site rehabilitation of mineral deposits; and
(2) the means and methods of encouraging development above minimum standards.
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