<?xml version='1.0' encoding='utf-8'?>
<section article="gag" article_name="Agriculture" number="8-205" title_number="8" title_name="Soil Conservation" subtitle_number="2" subtitle_name="State Soil Conservation Committee">
  <level label="a">
    <text>The Committee may perform acts, hold public hearings, and, subject to the approval of the Secretary, adopt rules and regulations necessary for the execution of its functions under this subtitle.</text>
  </level>
  <level label="b">
    <text>The Committee may delegate to its chairman, any member, or any employee powers and duties it deems proper.</text>
  </level>
  <level label="c">
    <text>The Committee shall:</text>
    <level label="1">
      <text>Adopt a seal which shall be judicially noticed;</text>
    </level>
    <level label="2">
      <text>Offer assistance to the supervisors of soil conservation districts;</text>
    </level>
    <level label="3">
      <text>Keep the supervisors of each district informed of the activities and experience of the other districts and facilitate cooperation and interchange of advice and experience between the districts;</text>
    </level>
    <level label="4">
      <text>Coordinate the programs of the several soil conservation districts by advising and consulting with the districts;</text>
    </level>
    <level label="5">
      <text>Secure the cooperation and assistance of the United States, its agencies, and State agencies in the work of the districts;</text>
    </level>
    <level label="6">
      <text>Disseminate information throughout the State concerning the activities and programs of the soil conservation districts and encourage the formation of districts in any areas where their organization is desirable;</text>
    </level>
    <level label="7">
      <text>Grant to the districts either directly or through the counties funds made available to the Committee for use by the districts in implementing the soil conservation program;</text>
    </level>
    <level label="8">
      <text>Provide for the execution of surety bonds or insurance policies of the type and in the amount of coverage determined by the State Treasurer under § 5–108 of the State Government Article for every employee or officer entrusted with funds or property;</text>
    </level>
    <level label="9">
      <text>Keep a full and accurate record of all proceedings and every rule or regulation or order issued or adopted; and</text>
    </level>
    <level label="10">
      <text>Assign to the districts such clerical and administrative employees as authorized by the annual State budget or through agreement with local governments.</text>
    </level>
  </level>
</section>
