The Center shall: Work in consultation with the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy or any successor agency, the Maryland State Police, and any other relevant State or local agency to ensure a multidepartmental approach to reducing firearm violence; Solicit and consider recommendations from: Communities disproportionately impacted by firearm violence; Public health experts; Individuals or organizations with expertise in firearm safety and training; and Any other experts, groups, or organizations as the executive director determines appropriate and necessary; and On or before May 1, 2025, submit a preliminary State Plan for a Public Health Approach to Reducing Firearm Violence to guide the work of the Center to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly; and On or before May 1, 2029, and every 4 years thereafter, submit a State Strategic Plan for Firearm Violence Reduction Using Public Health Strategies to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly. The Center may: Offer training and technical assistance to State and local agencies, health care professionals, and community and faith–based organizations to increase capacity to implement evidence–based firearm violence prevention and intervention strategies; Issue best practice guidance and model processes in consultation with affected communities regarding implementation of evidence–based firearm violence prevention and intervention strategies; In consultation with the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy or any successor agency, facilitate cross–jurisdictional data and information sharing; Conduct public awareness campaigns; Share data and collaborate with higher education and research institutions regarding the prevention of firearm violence; Promote the development of evidence–based firearm violence prevention initiatives in affected communities throughout the State; and Engage in any other activity consistent with the Center’s mission.