Md. Code, Human Services § 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.