§ 52-7. Powers and duties.

(a) Assistance to Hispanic population.

The Commission shall assist Hispanics who reside in the City in matters relating to:

(1) education or workforce training;

(2) health and medical services;

(3) special rights and privileges provided by federal, state, and local laws and regulations;

(4) employment; and

(5) any other matters.

(b) Information resource.

The Commission shall serve as a resource for information relating to issues affecting Baltimore Hispanics.

(c) Research and education.

The Commission shall:

(1) conduct research, policy analysis, and public information and education programs on issues affecting Hispanics; and

(2) institute and conduct other programs, meetings, and conferences to promote equal rights and opportunities for Hispanics

(d) Monitor workforce.

The Commission shall:

(1) review and monitor the conditions of Hispanics in the workforce in Baltimore City; and

(2) direct attention to the problems facing Hispanics in the workforce.

(e) Advise and counsel.

The Commission shall:

(1) advise and counsel the Mayor, the City Council, and the various departments and agencies of the City on all issues of concern to the Hispanic community; and

(2) recommend programs and legislation it considers necessary and proper.

(f) Evaluate policies and programs.

The Commission shall review and evaluate the impact of existing and proposed policies, programs, and legislation affecting Hispanics.

(g) Representing City.

The Commission shall act as a representative of the Mayor and City Council in dealing with the private sector and with other governments in an effort to develop additional private and public resources to provide better programs for the Hispanic community.