§ 3-302. Responsibilities

MD Human Svs Code § 3-302 (2019) (N/A)
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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.