Md. Code, Correctional Services § 10–407

A committee may:

(1) report to the Commissioner of Correction and the Governor about the concerns of the people who reside in the vicinity of each State correctional facility assigned to the committee;

(2) be available to interpret programs and problems relating to each State correctional facility assigned to the committee to the people who reside in the vicinity of each facility; and

(3) perform other services and responsibilities considered necessary.