The Council may:
(1) prepare studies of the region’s resources with respect to existing and emerging problems of industry, commerce, transportation, population, housing, agriculture, public services, local governments, and any other matter relevant to regional planning;
(2) (i) collect, process, and analyze at regular intervals the social and economic statistics for the region that are necessary to planning studies; and
(ii) make the results available to the public;
(3) participate with other governmental units, educational institutions, and private organizations in the coordination of the research activities;
(4) provide information to:
(i) units and instrumentalities of the federal, State, and local governments; and
(ii) the public, in order to:
1. foster public awareness and understanding of the objectives of the plan and the functions of regional and local planning; and
2. stimulate public interest and participation in the orderly, integrated development of the region.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Division II - Independent and Regional Development Units and Resources
Title 13 - Regional Development Resources
Subtitle 7 - Tri-County Council for Western Maryland
Section 13-704 - Executive Committee
Section 13-707 - Executive Director
Section 13-708 - Legal Advisor
Section 13-711 - Financial Support
Section 13-712 - Jurisdiction, Association, Powers, and Duties