The Committee shall advise the County Executive and County Council on issues of interest to the animal welfare populace, both on the Committee's own initiative and upon the request of either branch of County government. Further, by July 1 each year, the Committee must submit to the County Executive and the County Council an annual report on its functions, activities, accomplishments, plans and objectives. The report should also include any recommendations or requests it deems appropriate to further the public purpose of the Committee.