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<section number="2-511" name="Duties of the Commission" law="code" slug="sec-2-511" node_id="PTIITI17PULOLAPRGECOMA_SUBTITLE_2AD_DIV43COFAMEBO_S2-511DUCO">
  <level label="a">
    <text>The Commission shall:</text>
    <level label="1">
      <text>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;</text>
    </level>
    <level label="2">
      <text>Research, review, maintain, and disseminate empirical data, statistics, and facts concerning or attributable to fatherhood and family social economic issues;</text>
    </level>
    <level label="3">
      <text>Stimulate and encourage the dialogue of responsible fatherhood and spur community initiatives to combat fatherlessness;</text>
    </level>
    <level label="4">
      <text>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;</text>
    </level>
    <level label="5">
      <text>Work with Prince George's County agencies, the private sector, and local communities to promote a healthier societal impact on fathers, men, and boys;</text>
    </level>
    <level label="6">
      <text>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</text>
    </level>
    <level label="7">
      <text>Enlist individuals to provide technical and expert advice on specific and particular matters relevant to the functions of the Commission.</text>
    </level>
  </level>
  <level label="b">
    <text>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:</text>
    <level label="1">
      <text>Fatherlessness and responsible fatherhood;</text>
    </level>
    <level label="2">
      <text>Employment and Economic Opportunities;</text>
    </level>
    <level label="3">
      <text>Family law and domestic violence;</text>
    </level>
    <level label="4">
      <text>Hunger, Poverty, and Homelessness;</text>
    </level>
    <level label="5">
      <text>Health and well-being; and</text>
    </level>
    <level label="6">
      <text>Rehabilitation and reintegration.</text>
    </level>
  </level>
  <level label="c">
    <text>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.</text>
  </level>
  <level label="d">
    <text>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.</text>
  </level>
  <level label="e">
    <text>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.</text>
  </level>
  <level label="f">
    <text>Administrative support for the Commission shall be provided by the Department of Family Services.</text>
  </level>
</section>
