Sec. 2-511. Duties of the Commission
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.
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.