Md. Code, State Fin. & Proc. § 14-604.1

(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Advisory Committee” means the Advisory Committee on Veteran–Owned Small Business Enterprises. (3) “Office” means the Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs. (4) “Special Secretary” means the Special Secretary for the Office. (b) The Office shall establish an Advisory Committee on Veteran–Owned Small Business Enterprises. (c) The Special Secretary shall be Chair of the Advisory Committee and the Office shall provide staff support. (d) The Advisory Committee consists of individuals that the Special Secretary considers will assist the Office in studying and developing policies to further the purposes of this subtitle, including representatives from: (1) the Department of Commerce; (2) the Department of General Services; (3) the Governor’s Office of Performance Improvement; (4) the Department of Veterans and Military Families; and (5) certified veteran–owned small business enterprises. (e) The Advisory Committee shall meet at least two times each year. (f) The Advisory Committee shall: (1) review the annual report and evaluation submitted to the Legislative Policy Committee in accordance with § 14–604 of this subtitle to: (i) identify any areas of the program that need improvement; and (ii) recommend possible actions that may achieve the necessary improvements; and (2) ensure that a continuous oversight and improvement structure exists for the program.