In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. “Secretary” means the Secretary of Commerce. “Subcabinet” means the Commerce Subcabinet.

There is a Commerce Subcabinet. The Subcabinet is composed of the following members: the Secretary, or the Secretary’s designee; the Secretary of Transportation, or the Secretary’s designee; the Secretary of Labor, or the Secretary’s designee; the Secretary of the Environment, or the Secretary’s designee; the Secretary of Housing and Community Development, or the Secretary’s designee; the Secretary of Planning, or the Secretary’s designee; and the Special Secretary of Minority Affairs, or the Special Secretary’s designee.

The Subcabinet shall: advise the Governor on proposals to enhance the State’s business climate; gather information the Subcabinet considers necessary to promote the goals of the Subcabinet; collaborate to facilitate and expedite critical economic development projects in the State; and provide other assistance that may be required to further the goals of the Subcabinet and enhance the State’s business climate.

The Secretary shall: chair the Subcabinet; convene the meetings of the Subcabinet; and be responsible for the oversight, direction, and accountability of the work of the Subcabinet. The Office of the Secretary of Commerce shall provide the primary staff support for the Subcabinet. The Subcabinet shall meet each month.