§ 8–101
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Hous. & Cmty. Dev. § 8-101 (2026)
Title 8. Community Action Agencies
Subtitle 1
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(a)
In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)
“Community action agency” means:
(1)
a governmental unit in a political subdivision;
(2)
a governmental unit created by a combination of political subdivisions;
(3)
an agency designated as a community action agency under the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 as amended by the Community Services Block Grant Program, 42 U.S.C. §§ 9901 through 9926; or
(4)
a private, nonprofit organization that meets the requirements for designation as a community action agency.
(c)
“Designation” means the selection of a proposed community action agency by a governing body.
(d)
“Governing body” means:
(1)
the county council, board of commissioners, or other legislative body of a political subdivision that collectively possesses the power to adopt and carry out local laws and ordinances; or
(2)
in Baltimore City, the Board of Estimates.