§ 8-101. Definitions

MD House & Comm Dev Code § 8-101 (2019) (N/A)
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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.