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<baltimore-city-law heading="§ 57-9 Duties of the Office.">
  <section prefix="§" num="57-9" heading="Duties of the Office.">
    <text>In collaboration and consultation with the Commission, the Office shall:</text>
    <para num="(1)">develop proposed City policy regarding civil rights issues affecting LGBTQ people;</para>
    <para num="(2)">coordinate and participate in the implementation of policies and programs consistent with the City’s diversity and equity goals;</para>
    <para num="(3)">coordinate among City departments, agencies, offices, boards, and commissions to improve LGBTQ access to City services and to promote equality and safety for LGBTQ people;</para>
    <para num="(4)">support the growth and development of the City’s LGBTQ communities;</para>
    <para num="(5)">review proposed legislation referred to the Office by the City Council, assessing its probable effect on City LGBTQ communities;</para>
    <para num="(6)">serve as liaison between the City’s LGBTQ communities and the City; and</para>
    <para num="(7)">perform any other duty required by the Mayor.</para>
    <annotation type="History">Ord. 21-028</annotation>
  </section>
</baltimore-city-law>
