Section 9-1405 - Powers and duties of Office(a) In addition to any other powers and duties imposed by law, the Subcabinet has the powers and duties set forth in this section.(b) The Subcabinet shall: (1) review State assistance programs related to sustainable growth to determine their applicability, if any, to projects that are consistent with the State's sustainable growth policy;(2) promote interagency consensus and cooperation on projects that are consistent with the State's sustainable growth policy and resolve conflicting agency positions on projects in an expedited manner;(3) provide advisory and technical assistance to local jurisdictions and to the public in preparing, financing, and developing sustainable growth and neighborhood vitality projects;(4) gather and disseminate information to the public, including local jurisdictions, nonprofit organizations, and developers on how to develop projects that are consistent with the State's sustainable growth policy;(5) provide a single point of access for members of the public, including local jurisdictions, nonprofit organizations, developers, and community and homeowners' associations who need assistance or guidance in navigating the processes and regulations of State agencies on projects that are consistent with the State's sustainable growth policy;(6) work with local governments in expediting review of projects that both the local government and the State agree are consistent with the State's sustainable growth policy;(7) provide effective public information on sustainable growth programs and educational activities, including relationships with the National Center for Smart Growth Education and Research at the University of Maryland, College Park Campus, and coordination of sustainable growth outreach efforts to local governments, the general public, and other interest groups;(8) coordinate the efforts of the Executive Branch to provide input to the General Assembly on legislation that concerns sustainable growth and neighborhood vitality; and(9) recommend to the Governor changes to State law and regulations necessary to advance the policy of sustainable growth.Amended by 2024 Md. Laws, Ch. 92,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2024.Amended by 2024 Md. Laws, Ch. 91,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2024.Amended by 2016 Md. Laws, Ch. 25, Sec. 2, eff. 10/1/2016.Amended by 2015 Md. Laws, Ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. 6/1/2015.