In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
“Commission” means the State Commission on Uniform State Laws.
“National Conference” means the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws.
There is a State Commission on Uniform State Laws in the Executive Department.
The Commission consists of:
3 members appointed by the Governor; and
as an ex officio member, any individual elected to life membership in the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws, after service as an appointed member of the Commission from this State.
The term of an appointed member is 4 years and begins on June 1 of the year in which the term of the Governor begins.
At the end of a term, an appointed member continues to serve until a successor is appointed.
A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed.
A member of the Commission may not receive compensation.
Members of the Commission and the associate member of the National Conference from the State are entitled to reimbursement for expenses incurred in the performance of their duties, as provided in the State budget.
In accordance with the State budget, the Commission may:
employ a staff; and
make necessary expenditures.
The Commission may contribute to the expenses of the National Conference, as provided in the State budget.
In addition to any duties set forth elsewhere, the Commission shall:
represent the State in the National Conference;
meet with representatives of other states in the National Conference;
draft uniform laws and model acts for submission to and adoption by the states;
recommend the best action to accomplish uniformity in legislation; and
otherwise seek the best means to obtain uniformity in the laws of the states.
Before each regular session of the General Assembly, the Commission shall submit an annual report:
to the Governor; and
subject to § 2-1257 of this article, to the General Assembly.
The annual report shall:
describe the activities of the Commission; and
include recommendations on appropriate subjects.