Section 3-201 - Local departments - In general.
§ 3-201. Local departments - In general.
(a) Creation of local departments.-
(1) This subsection does not apply in Montgomery County.
(2) The Department shall create or continue a local department in each county.
(3) A local department shall be referred to as the department of social services preceded by the name of the county.
(b) Local boards and local directors.- Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a local department shall have a local board and a local director appointed in accordance with this title.
(c) Commission of social services in Baltimore City.- In Baltimore City, the local department shall have a commission of social services.
[An. Code 1957, art. 88A, § 13(a); 2007, ch. 3, § 2.]