1. (a) In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this subtitle, the Commission may:

   1. (1) Adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this subtitle;
   2. (2) Create committees from among its members;
   3. (3) Appoint advisory committees, which may include individuals and representatives of interested public or private organizations;
   4. (4) Apply for and accept any funds, property, or services from any person or government agency;
   5. (5) Make agreements with a grantor or payor of funds, property, or services, including an agreement to make any study, plan, demonstration, or project;
   6. (6) Publish and give out any information that relates to expanding access to health care through community health resources that is considered desirable in the public interest;
   7. (7) Subject to the limitations of this subtitle, exercise any other power that is reasonably necessary to carry out the purposes of this subtitle; and
   8. (8) Assist community health resources in preparing to implement the Affordable Care Act.

2. (b) In addition to the duties set forth elsewhere in this subtitle, the Commission shall:

   1. (1) Adopt rules and regulations that relate to its meetings, minutes, and transactions;
   2. (2) Keep minutes of each meeting;
   3. (3) Prepare annually a budget proposal that includes the estimated income of the Commission and proposed expenses for its administration and operation; and
   4. (4) On or before October 1 of each year, submit to the Governor, to the Secretary, and, in accordance with § 2-1257 of the State Government Article, to the General Assembly an annual report on the operations and activities of the Commission during the preceding fiscal year.

3. (c)

   1. (1) The Commission may contract with a qualified, independent third party for any service that is necessary to carry out the powers and duties of the Commission.
   2. (2) Unless permission is granted specifically by the Commission, a third party with whom the Commission contracts under paragraph (1) of this subsection may not release, publish, or use in a manner not authorized by the contract any information to which the third party has access under the contract.

Added by Acts 2005, c. 280, § 3, eff. July 1, 2005. Amended by Acts 2011, c. 242, § 1, eff. July 1, 2011; Acts 2011, c. 243, § 1, eff. July 1, 2011; Acts 2013, c. 328, § 1, eff. July 1, 2013; Acts 2019, c. 8, § 5.