(1) solicit and gather concerns of caregivers by:

(i) conducting surveys;

(ii) holding public hearings;

(iii) establishing a telephone hotline for public access; and

(iv) other appropriate means;

(2) develop and distribute to interested parties a handbook of current respite care and other family caregiver services available in the State;

(3) review successful respite care programs in other states;

(4) develop a model family caregiver support program that incorporates best practices from existing programs in this and other states;

(5) provide ongoing analysis of best practices in family caregiver support programs in this and other states;

(6) coordinate activities of existing and proposed family caregiver support services among State and local units;

(7) research available funding sources and explore possibilities for additional funds;

(8) identify unmet needs and priorities for additional funds; and

(9) monitor implementation of the Commission’s recommendations.

(b) The Commission shall report annually on its activities and recommendations regarding family caregiver support services to the Governor and, subject to § 2-1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly.