The University of Maryland Extension shall hire an extension agent to serve as a Native Plant Specialist. The individual hired to serve as the Native Plant Specialist must have expertise in native plants. The Native Plant Specialist shall: Assist the University of Maryland Extension in fulfilling educational and professional training responsibilities related to the Program; Coordinate with the Department to deliver educational components of the Program; Provide input and expertise to the Department in the development of the Commercial Maryland Native Plant List developed under § 10–404 of this subtitle; Provide input and expertise to the Department on the development of a list of certified Maryland native plant growers and retailers developed under § 10–405 of this subtitle; Teach growers and other stakeholders about techniques for growing native plants; and Coordinate education, applied research, and outreach to teach the public, landscapers, and other plant users about the importance, benefit, and availability of native plants.