(a) With the approval of the Secretary, the Veterans’ Home Commission may adopt procedures to:
(1) govern itself; and
(2) carry out the responsibilities of the Veterans’ Home Commission.
(b) The Commission:
(1) may not incur any expenses without the consent of the Department; and
(2) at each regular meeting of the Commission or more often as it directs, shall submit to the Department a report on any action that the Commission has taken since its last report.
(c) (1) The Veterans’ Home Commission shall through the Department submit an annual report:
(i) to the Governor; and
(ii) subject to § 2-1246 of this article, to the General Assembly.
(2) The annual report shall:
(i) describe the activities of the Commission; and
(ii) include any recommendations for furthering the purposes of the Commission.
(d) As far as practicable, the Veterans’ Home Commission shall cooperate with persons and public agencies to carry out the purposes and goals of the Commission and Department.