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Current as of December 31, 2021 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
Subject to the limitations of any law that governs the activities of other units of the Executive Branch of the State government, the Special Secretary shall:
(1) advise the Governor on:
(i) the activities of the State government that are intended to promote:
1. the employment of minority persons in the State; and
2. State contracting opportunities available to and the accessibility of those contracting opportunities to companies owned by minority persons, small businesses, and veteran-owned small businesses; and
(ii) each other matter that affects the rights and interests of minority persons, small businesses, and veteran-owned small businesses and the communities in which they live, work, and provide employment opportunities to others; and
(2) as authorized by the Governor:
(i) provide help to minority persons, small businesses, and veteran-owned small businesses and the communities in which they live, work, and employ others;
(ii) represent the Governor in any matter that relates to minority persons, small businesses, and veteran-owned small businesses or generally to the promotion of equality among the people of the State; and
(iii) perform any other responsibility that the Governor assigns.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maryland Code, State Government § 9-304 - last updated December 31, 2021 | https://codes.findlaw.com/md/state-government/md-code-state-govt-sect-9-304/
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