§ 3–302
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 3-302 (2026)
Title 3. Local Departments of Social Services
Subtitle 3. Local Directors
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(a)
(1)
This section does not apply in Montgomery County.
(2)
Except for child support enforcement, a local director shall administer the social service and public assistance activities in the county in accordance with Title 4, Subtitle 2 and Title 5, Subtitle 2 of this article.
(b)
A local director has a general administrative responsibility to the Social Services Administration and the Family Investment Administration.
(c)
The responsibilities of a local director include:
(1)
long-range and short-range planning for the functions and objectives of the local department;
(2)
administering the operations of the local department;
(3)
except as provided in § 3-301(f)(2) of this subtitle or as otherwise provided by law, appointing personnel of the local department in accordance with the State Personnel and Pensions Article;
(4)
improving administrative and social work practices and procedures;
(5)
submitting periodic reports and evaluations that the Social Services Administration and the Family Investment Administration require;
(6)
submitting an annual report to the local board; and
(7)
undertaking any other responsibilities required by the Social Services Administration, the Family Investment Administration, or applicable laws.