Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 6–206

(a) In addition to any other powers set forth elsewhere, the Commission may:

(1) establish subcommittees or advisory committees composed of Commission members to accomplish the duties imposed under this section;

(2) require each State unit and local government unit to give information to the Commission on request; and

(3) apply for, accept, and use grants or financial or other aid from a public or private source to accomplish the duties established in this part.

(b) At least annually, the Commission shall hold a hearing for public comments about the issues that are being studied by the Commission.

(c) (1) The Commission may adopt rules governing the administration and proceedings of the Commission.

(2) A change to the sentencing guidelines requires adoption by a majority of the total number of members of the Commission.