Maryland § 3-302

§ 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 § 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.