Md. Code, Local Government § 13–702

(a) (1) By resolution, the County Council of Prince George’s County may

create an official advisory committee on natural resources and community

appearance to guide and accomplish the work of the County Council sitting as district

council.

(2) The resolution shall specify the membership, duties, and

functions of the committee.

(b) (1) It is the intent of the General Assembly that all units of State

government cooperate with the County Council of Prince George’s County to the

fullest possible extent to guide the orderly growth of the county through an advisory

committee created under this section.

(2) At the request of the County Council, an official designated by a

unit of State government may serve as a member of the advisory committee.

(c) The duties of the advisory committee may include making technical

recommendations for:

(1) the preservation, exploitation, and site rehabilitation of mineral

deposits; and

(2) the means and methods of encouraging development above

minimum standards.