Maryland § 13-1010

§ 13-1010.

    The Authority shall:

        (1)    Administer the Heritage Area in accordance with this subtitle;

        (2)    Subject to § 13-1011 of this subtitle, develop a management plan for the Heritage Area;

        (3)    Preserve or assist in the preservation of buildings, structures, and settings of historic value in the Heritage Area;

        (4)    Conduct activities to educate the public about the history and significance of the Heritage Area;

        (5)    Provide for recreational uses of the Heritage Area for both active and passive pursuits;

        (6)    Facilitate economic development in the Heritage Area through public and private investment in adaptive reuse, interpretative attractions, or other activities;

        (7)    To the extent practicable, consult and coordinate its activities with the states of West Virginia and Pennsylvania and appropriate regional entities;

        (8)    Keep records consistent with sound business practices and accounting records consistent with generally accepted accounting principles;

        (9)    Cause an audit by an independent licensed certified public accountant to be made of the accounts and transactions of the Authority at the conclusion of each fiscal year;

        (10)    Be subject to audit and examination at any reasonable time by the Office of Legislative Audits of the Department of Legislative Services concerning the accounts and transactions of the Authority; and

        (11)    For inclusion for informational purposes in the State budget book, submit annually to the Department of Budget and Management a budget reflecting the operating and capital program of the Authority.