Division 31. Commission for Individuals with Disabilities
Codified through Bill No. CB-018-2026, adopted May 12, 2026, effective July 24, 2026. Source: Municode, Supplement 2026 Update 2. Editorial notes and legislative history omitted.
Division 31. Commission for Individuals with Disabilities
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-431 (2026)
Sec. 2-431. Commission for Individuals with Disabilities; composition; terms; vacanciesLinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is established a Commission for Individuals with Disabilities. The Commission shall consist of twenty (20) members, six (6) of whom shall represent public and private agencies serving County citizens with disabilities, eight (8) of whom shall represent consumers of services to citizens with disabilities, and six (6) of whom shall be members of the general public. The appointment of members of the Commission and the designation of one (1) member as Chairperson shall be by the County Executive, subject to confirmation by the County Council.
(b)
The terms of office for the members of the Commission shall be for staggered terms of three (3) years each.
(c)
Vacancies shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired terms in the manner the appointments are initially made. The Executive, upon the notification and recommendation of the Chairperson of the Commission, will remove any member who has had more than three (3) unexcused absences in one (1) year to be replaced in the manner prescribed above. The members shall continue in office until their successors are appointed and have qualified. Members shall be eligible for reappointment.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-432 (2026)
Sec. 2-432. Commission meetings; reportLinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Commission shall meet at the call of the Chairperson or at the call of a majority of the members of the Commission. The Commission shall meet as frequently as required to perform its duties. A majority of the members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. A majority of those present at any meeting shall be sufficient for any official action taken by the Commission.
(b)
The Commission shall submit an annual report to the County Executive and the Council concerning its activities and recommendations.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-433 (2026)
Sec. 2-433. Powers and duties of CommissionLinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Commission shall have the power and duty to:
(1)
Identify, analyze, and evaluate all programs and services in the County related specifically to the needs of citizens with disabilities, and to promote the development of other services when a need for such services is determined.
(2)
Research, assemble, analyze, and disseminate pertinent data and educational materials relating to activities and programs which will assist in meeting the needs of persons with disabilities and in the elimination of discrimination on account of disability; and to institute and conduct educational and other programs, meetings, and conferences to promote equal rights and opportunities for all persons with disabilities. In performance of its duties, the Commission shall cooperate with interested citizens, community, business, professional, technical, educational, and civic organizations.
(3)
Cooperate with the County Executive and all governmental agencies, and to refer to the County Executive and to the proper governmental agencies any matters already in the jurisdiction of their existing powers, with the intent that duplication of effort will be avoided.
(4)
Advise the County government on the implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), monitor its implementation by the County, and serve as an ongoing liaison between individuals with disabilities in the County, or organizations representing individuals with disabilities, and County government.
(5)
Advise and counsel the residents of the County, the Council, the County Executive, and the various departments of the County, State, and Federal governments on matters involving the needs of persons with disabilities and on matters relating to discrimination on account of disability, and to recommend such procedures, programs, or legislation as it may deem necessary and proper to promote and insure equal rights and opportunities for all persons with disabilities.
(6)
Work to remove inequalities due to unmet needs or discrimination on the basis of disability in such areas as housing, recreation, employment, education, community services, and related matters.
(7)
Promote the development of an information and referral service for all services and programs for persons with disabilities.
(8)
Hold such public forums or hearings as are necessary and appropriate to carry out the powers and duties of the Commission.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-434 (2026)
Sec. 2-434. Adoption of rules and regulationsLinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Commission shall adopt such rules and procedures, subject to the approval of the County Executive, as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Division.
(b)
The Commission shall keep a record of its activities and minutes of all official meetings. The records and minutes shall be on file and shall be open to the public at reasonable business hours upon request.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-435 (2026)
Sec. 2-435. ReservedLinkCopy Citation
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-436 (2026)
Sec. 2-436. Committees; advisory committeesLinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Commission may establish such committees as are deemed necessary and appropriate to assist in its functions and duties. Members of such committees may include nonmembers of the Commission.
(b)
The committee and advisory committee actions shall not be deemed to be the action of the Commission and shall in no way bind the Commission or its members.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-437 (2026)
Sec. 2-437. Volunteer services; consultantsLinkCopy Citation
The Commission, through the Department of Family Services, may engage the services of volunteer workers and consultants without salary as they may find necessary from time to time. Services of an individual as a volunteer worker or consultant for the Commission shall not be considered as service of employment bringing such individual within any merit system of the County or of this State.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-438 (2026)
Sec. 2-438. Administrative supportLinkCopy Citation
Administrative support for the Commission shall be provided by the Department of Family Services.