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Maryland Code, Housing and Community Development § 8-101

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.

(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.

(c) “Designation” means the selection of a proposed community action agency by a 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.

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