# Human Services (GHU)

## Title 3. Local Departments of Social Services

### Subtitle 3. Local Directors

#### Section 3-302

(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 Sec. 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.

---

Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)