(a)      (1)      The Council may receive State financial support to assist in carrying out its activities.

            (2)      (i)      On or before August 1 of each year, the Council shall submit to the Department of Business and Economic Development its proposed work programs and operating budget for the following fiscal year, together with supporting schedules to show how the budget is financed, and to provide for review and recommendations.

                  (ii)      The Department of Business and Economic Development shall forward the proposed operating budget to the Department of Budget and Management for consideration.

            (3)      The State budget, subject to annual review by the General Assembly, shall provide an appropriation in the following fiscal year of at least $200,000 for support of the Council.

      (b)      (1)      The Council and the Council's activities may be financed cooperatively by the State of Maryland and Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot counties.

            (2)      The Council may receive additional funds from other public or private sources.

            (3)      The governing bodies of Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot counties annually shall appropriate at least $10,000 each for the use of the Council to foster cooperative planning and development in the region.

            (4)      The governing bodies of Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot counties may appropriate any other moneys that are necessary and appropriate for the Council.

            (5)      Other political subdivisions or special taxing districts may appropriate money that is necessary and appropriate for the Council.

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