(a)    There is a Steering Committee for the Alliance.

(b)    The Steering Committee shall include the following members:

(1)    the Secretary, or the Secretary’s designee;

(2)    the Superintendent of the State Police, or the Superintendent’s designee;

(3)    the Executive Director of the Police and Correctional Training Commissions, or the Executive Director’s designee;

(4)    the Deputy Secretary for Developmental Disabilities in the Maryland Department of Health, or the Deputy Secretary’s designee; and

(5)    the following individuals, appointed by the Secretary:

(i)    a representative of the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council;

(ii)    two representatives of community–based organizations that support people with intellectual disabilities and developmental disabilities;

(iii)    four members of the public with knowledge of intellectual disabilities and developmental disabilities, including at least two self–advocates and a family member of an individual with an intellectual disability or developmental disability; and

(iv)    other members deemed necessary to carry out the work of the Steering Committee.

(c)    A member appointed by the Secretary:

(1)    serves for a term of 3 years and until a successor is appointed and qualifies; and

(2)    may be reappointed.

(d)    A member of the Steering Committee:

(1)    may not receive compensation as a member of the Steering Committee; but

(2)    is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.

(e)    The Steering Committee shall:

(1)    develop parameters for the Alliance, including expected outcomes for and evaluation of the Alliance;

(2)    select entities to operate the Alliance through a competitive process;

(3)    provide general oversight of the Alliance;

(4)    approve the budget for the Alliance;

(5)    review the Alliance’s activities and outcomes;

(6)    develop recommendations for sustainability and expansion of the Alliance, including:

(i)    costs of sustaining and expanding the Alliance;

(ii)    potential sources of funding for the Alliance; and

(iii)    compensation and supports for self–advocate educators; and

(7)    review, or request that the Alliance review, the content and monitor the implementation of the training objectives and curriculum adopted by the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission for a community inclusion training program:

(i)    at least once every 4 years; or

(ii)    more frequently if requested by the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission.