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§ 8-101. Definitions

West's Annotated Code of MarylandHousing and Community Development

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Housing and Community Development (Refs & Annos)
Division I. Housing and Community Programs [Titles 1-11] (Refs & Annos)
Title 8. Community Action Agencies (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Housing & Community Development, § 8-101
§ 8-101. Definitions
Currentness
In general
(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.
Community action agency
(b) “Community action agency” means:
(1) a governmental unit in a political subdivision;
(2) a governmental unit created by a combination of political subdivisions;
(3) an agency designated as a community action agency under the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 as amended by the Community Services Block Grant Program, 42 U.S.C. §§ 9901 through 9926; or
(4) a private, nonprofit organization that meets the requirements for designation as a community action agency.
Designation
(c) “Designation” means the selection of a proposed community action agency by a governing body.
Governing body
(d) “Governing body” means:
(1) the county council, board of commissioners, or other legislative body of a political subdivision that collectively possesses the power to adopt and carry out local laws and ordinances; or
(2) in Baltimore City, the Board of Estimates.

Credits

Added by Acts 2005, c. 26, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2005.
MD Code, Housing & Community Development, § 8-101, MD HOUS & CMTY DEV § 8-101
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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