# Sec. 2-132. Powers and duties of 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.

## Sec. 2-132. Powers and duties of Commission

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-132 (2026)

(a) The Commission shall have the power and duty to:

  (1) Develop when necessary an information and referral system for all services in the County related specifically to the needs of women, and to develop other services when a need for such services is determined.

  (2) Research, assemble, analyze, and disseminate pertinent data and educational materials relating to activities and programs which will assist in meeting the needs of women and in the elimination of prejudice and discrimination on account of sex; and to institute and conduct educational and other programs, meetings, and conferences to promote equal rights and opportunities for all women. In performance of its duties, the Commission shall cooperate with interested citizens, community, business, professional, technical, educational, and civic organizations.

  (3) Cooperate with the County Executive and all governmental agencies, and to refer to the County Executive and to the proper governmental agencies any matters already in the jurisdiction of their existing powers, with the intent that duplication of effort will be avoided.

  (4) Study and investigate by means of public or private meetings, conferences and public hearings, conditions which demonstrate unmet needs, or discrimination or prejudice because of sex.

  (5) 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 women and on matters relating to discrimination and prejudice on account of sex, and to recommend such procedures, program, or legislation as it may deem necessary and proper to promote and insure equal rights and opportunities for all women.

  (6) Work to remove inequalities due to unmet needs or discrimination and prejudice on the basis of sex in such areas as housing, recreation, employment, education, community services, and related matters.