This section does not apply in Montgomery County. 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. A local director has a general administrative responsibility to the Social Services Administration and the Family Investment Administration. The responsibilities of a local director include: long-range and short-range planning for the functions and objectives of the local department; administering the operations of the local department; 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; improving administrative and social work practices and procedures; submitting periodic reports and evaluations that the Social Services Administration and the Family Investment Administration require; submitting an annual report to the local board; and undertaking any other responsibilities required by the Social Services Administration, the Family Investment Administration, or applicable laws.