Md. Code, Local Government § 33–102

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2030 PER CHAPTER 657 OF 2025 //

(a) There is an Anne Arundel County Crownsville Hospital Memorial Park

Advisory Committee.

(b) The Committee consists of the following members:

(1) one member representing the Office of the Governor, appointed

by the Governor;

(2) the Executive Director of the Governor’s Office of Community

Initiatives, or the Executive Director’s designee;

(3) the Executive Director of the Maryland Commission on African

American History and Culture, or the Executive Director’s designee;

(4) one member of the Senate of Maryland who represents the district

in which the Crownsville Hospital Memorial Park is located, appointed by the

President of the Senate;

(5) two members of the House of Delegates who represent the district

in which the Crownsville Hospital Memorial Park is located, appointed by the

Speaker of the House;

(6) one member of the Anne Arundel County Council who represents

the district in which the Crownsville Hospital Memorial Park is located;

(7) one representative of Bowie State University, designated by the

President of Bowie State University;

(8) the Anne Arundel County Budget Officer, or the Budget Officer’s

designee;

(9) the Director of the Anne Arundel County Office of Equity and

Human Rights, or the Director’s designee; and

(10) seven members appointed by the County Executive of Anne

Arundel County with at least:

(i) one representative with expertise in cultural history;

(ii) one representative with expertise in recreation and parks;

(iii) one representative with expertise in infrastructure;

(iv) one representative with expertise in health and wellness;

(v) one representative who represents the communities

adjacent to the Crownsville Hospital Memorial Park; and

(vi) one representative with expertise in civil rights.

(c) The Chief Administrative Officer of Anne Arundel County shall serve as

an ex officio nonvoting member of the Committee.

(d) The County Executive of Anne Arundel County shall designate the chair

of the Committee.

(e) The Committee shall:

(1) act as an advisory body and provide advice on the planning

process, including community involvement, for Crownsville Hospital Memorial Park

to:

(i) the Anne Arundel County Delegation to the General

Assembly;

(ii) the County Executive of Anne Arundel County;

(iii) the County Council of Anne Arundel County; and

(iv) the departments of the Anne Arundel County government;

(2) make recommendations regarding the development of the

Crownsville Hospital Memorial Park that take into account:

(i) the Crownsville Hospital Memorial Park Master Plan;

(ii) the cultural history of the site;

(iii) the health and wellness of the residents of Anne Arundel

County;

(iv) the recreation and park needs of the residents of Anne

Arundel County; and

(v) the infrastructure necessary to support items (i) through

(iv) of this item;

(3) collect and compile public input on the development of the

Crownsville Hospital Memorial Park; and

(4) make recommendations to ensure that the Crownsville Hospital

Memorial Park is a place that:

(i) focuses on mental and physical health and well–being;

(ii) is intentional and equitable in providing access to the

property;

(iii) is truthful about the history of Crownsville Hospital;

(iv) preserves and celebrates the natural beauty of the

property;

(v) protects and restores the best of the property’s built

environment; and

(vi) cultivates educational opportunities.

(f) On or before February 1 each year, the Committee shall report its

achievements, findings, and recommendations to the County Executive of Anne

Arundel County, the County Council of Anne Arundel County, and, in accordance

with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the Anne Arundel County Delegation

to the General Assembly.