# § 52-7 Powers and duties.

Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.

## § 52-7 Powers and duties.

Balt., Md., Code art. 1, § 52-7 (2026)

(a) The Commission shall assist Hispanics who reside in the City in matters relating to:

  (1) education or workforce training;

  (2) health and medical services;

  (3) special rights and privileges provided by federal, state, and local laws and regulations;

  (4) employment; and

  (5) any other matters.

(b) The Commission shall serve as a resource for information relating to issues affecting Baltimore Hispanics.

(c) The Commission shall:

  (1) conduct research, policy analysis, and public information and education programs on issues affecting Hispanics; and

  (2) institute and conduct other programs, meetings, and conferences to promote equal rights and opportunities for Hispanics

(d) The Commission shall:

  (1) review and monitor the conditions of Hispanics in the workforce in Baltimore City; and

  (2) direct attention to the problems facing Hispanics in the workforce.

(e) The Commission shall:

  (1) advise and counsel the Mayor, the City Council, and the various departments and agencies of the City on all issues of concern to the Hispanic community; and

  (2) recommend programs and legislation it considers necessary and proper.

(f) The Commission shall review and evaluate the impact of existing and proposed policies, programs, and legislation affecting Hispanics.

(g) The Commission shall act as a representative of the Mayor and City Council in dealing with the private sector and with other governments in an effort to develop additional private and public resources to provide better programs for the Hispanic community.

*History: Ord. 07-620*