Md. Code, Human Services § 3–201

(a) (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) 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) In Baltimore City, the local department shall have a commission of social services.