Division 39. Commission for Veterans
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 39. Commission for Veterans
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-489 (2026)
Sec. 2-489. Commission for Veterans; composition; terms; vacanciesLinkCopy Citation
(a)
There is established a Commission for Veterans. The Commission shall consist of thirteen (13) voting members. Five (5) of the members shall be members of the general public. The Commission shall also include a representative submitted from each of the following organizations: the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion, the Amvets, the Military Order of the Purple Heart, the Disabled American Veterans, the Vietnam Veterans of America, the Marine Corps League, and the Women's Army Air Corps Association. The representative from each organization listed above shall be a resident of the County and a veteran whose final separation from active service with a uniformed service of the United States was under honorable conditions. The appointment of the members of the Commission shall be by the County Executive, subject to confirmation by the County Council. The County Executive shall designate one (1) public member to serve as Chairman.
(b)
The terms of office for the members of the Commission shall be 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 § 2-490 (2026)
Sec. 2-490. 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 § 2-491 (2026)
Sec. 2-491. Duties and responsibilities of CommissionLinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Commission shall have the following duties and responsibilities:
(1)
Identify, analyze, and evaluate all programs and services in the State and County related specifically to the needs of veterans, and to promote the development of other services when a need for services is determined;
(2)
Advise and counsel the residents of the County, the Council, the County Executive, and the various departments of County, State and Federal governments on matters involving the needs of veterans 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 veterans;
(3)
Research, assemble, analyze, and disseminate pertinent data and educational materials relating to activities and programs which will assist in meeting the needs of veterans;
(4)
Cooperate and promote with the County Veterans Affairs Service Center the development of an information and referral service for all services and programs for veterans;
(5)
Institute and conduct educational and other programs, meetings, and conferences to promote equal rights and opportunities for veterans and cooperate with interested citizens, community, business, professional, technical, educational, and civic organizations;
(6)
Hold such public forums or hearings as are necessary and appropriate to carry out the powers and duties of the Commission; and
(7)
Commission members, through their coordination, planning and monitoring, shall help ensure that the continuum of services throughout the County remains efficient and effective.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-492 (2026)
Sec. 2-492. 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 § 2-493 (2026)
Sec. 2-493. 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 § 2-494 (2026)
Sec. 2-494. Administrative supportLinkCopy Citation
Administrative support for the Commission shall be provided by the Department of Family Services.