Division 43. Commission on Fathers, Men, and Boys
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 43. Commission on Fathers, Men, and Boys
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-509 (2026)
Sec. 2-509. Establishment of CommissionLinkCopy Citation
The Commission on Fathers, Men, and Boys ("Commission") is established to advise the County Executive, the County Council, County agencies, and the public on issues and needs of fathers, men, and boys in Prince George's County.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-510 (2026)
Sec. 2-510. Commission members; qualifications; terms of office; removalLinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Commission shall consist of 13 voting members nominated by the County Executive and subject to the advice and approval of the Council after public hearing. The makeup of the Commission shall reflect the demographics of Prince George's County, including ethnic, geographic, and linguistic diversity, and shall include prominent business and community leaders, also including individuals certified in fatherhood training or having documented experience working directly with issues of particular interest and concern to fathers, men, and boys.
(b)
Members of the Commission shall be residents domiciled in Prince George's County.
(c)
The term of office of each of the appointive members shall be for three (3) years. Of the members first appointed, four (4) shall be appointed for terms which will expire in one (1) year; four (4) shall be appointed for terms which will expire in two (2) years; and three (3) for terms which will expire in three (3) years.
(d)
Whenever a vacancy occurs on the Commission, the County Executive shall, within 90 business days of the vacancy, appoint a successor, subject to approval of the Council in accordance with Subsection (a), above, to fill the unexpired portion of the term.
(e)
The County Executive shall designate, from among the members appointed, the Chair, who shall serve in that capacity at the pleasure of the County Executive.
(f)
All members of the Commission shall serve without compensation except that expenses incurred by the Commission as a whole, or by a group of its members, become an obligation against appropriated Prince George's County funds designated for that purpose.
(g)
The County Executive may remove, subject to approval of the County Council, any voting member of the Commission for neglect of duty, incompetence, misconduct, or malfeasance in office.
(h)
The Commission shall meet at the call of the Chair as frequently as required to perform its duties, but no less than once each month. A majority of the members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. Any action taken by the Commission shall require approval by a majority of the voting members present at a public meeting.
(i)
The Chair of the County Council shall appoint an ex-officio or non-voting member to serve on the Commission.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-511 (2026)
Sec. 2-511. Duties of the CommissionLinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Commission shall:
(1)
Serve as an advocate for fathers, men, and boys residing in Prince George's County by advising and making recommendations to the County Executive, the Council, and other entities concerning the needs of Prince George's County residents related to or concerning fathers, men, and boys;
(2)
Research, review, maintain, and disseminate empirical data, statistics, and facts concerning or attributable to fatherhood and family social economic issues;
(3)
Stimulate and encourage the dialogue of responsible fatherhood and spur community initiatives to combat fatherlessness;
(4)
Prepare and recommend to the County Executive and the Council an annual plan of programs and services focused on issues directly related to fathers, men, and boys;
(5)
Work with Prince George's County agencies, the private sector, and local communities to promote a healthier societal impact on fathers, men, and boys;
(6)
Work in collaboration with the Commission for Women on issues and programs for strengthening the quality of life for women, men, and children in Prince George's County; and
(7)
Enlist individuals to provide technical and expert advice on specific and particular matters relevant to the functions of the Commission.
(b)
The Commission shall recommend, adopt, and implement policies, programs, and procedures that will effectively address the social economic concerns of fathers, men, and boys, including:
(1)
Fatherlessness and responsible fatherhood;
(2)
Employment and Economic Opportunities;
(3)
Family law and domestic violence;
(4)
Hunger, Poverty, and Homelessness;
(5)
Health and well-being; and
(6)
Rehabilitation and reintegration.
(c)
The Commission may recommend that the County Executive, County agencies, the Council or other entities apply for public and private grants relating to fatherhood, children, and family initiatives.
(d)
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 and may engage other workers and consultants in accordance with the laws of the County, subject to budget appropriations, to assist it in carrying out its duties. 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.
(e)
The Commission shall submit an annual report to the County Executive and the Council summarizing its activities, needs, recommendations, and the degree to which the goals of the Commission are being met.
(f)
Administrative support for the Commission shall be provided by the Department of Family Services.