The Commission shall: (1) assess the challenges facing LGBTQIA+ communities; (2) collect data across State agencies on: (i) the implementation of policies that are inclusive of LGBTQIA+ identities; and (ii) complaints alleging discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity; (3) study and establish best practices for inclusion of LGBTQIA+ individuals and communities; (4) inform the Executive and Legislative branches of State government of issues concerning LGBTQIA+ persons; (5) offer testimony on issues concerning LGBTQIA+ persons before legislative and administrative bodies; (6) act as a clearinghouse for activities to avoid duplication of efforts; (7) create surveys and appoint advisory committees in the fields of: (i) education; (ii) social sciences; (iii) labor and employment laws and policies; (iv) law enforcement; (v) health and safety; (vi) new and expanded services; (vii) legal rights; (viii) family relations; (ix) human relations; and (x) volunteer services; and (8) publish, in accordance with § 2–1257 of this article, an annual report, and any other material the Commission considers necessary, that includes recommendations on policies for LGBTQIA+ adults nd (8) publish, in accordance with § 2–1257 of this article, an annual report, and any other material the Commission considers necessary, that includes recommendations on policies for LGBTQIA+ adults and youth that work to end discriminatory practices in the State.
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