Maryland Code, Human Services § 3-503

(1) to advise the local director as to the local application of State policies or procedures;

(2) to be well informed on local departmental activities;

(3) to communicate to the residents of the county, broad and comprehensive information as to the objectives, policies, programs, and problems of local social services and public assistance administration;

(4) to review the periodic evaluation of the local department prepared by the Department and consult with the local director as to the proper implementation of the recommendations and any recommendations made by the local board as a result of its evaluation of the local department;

(5) to review and transmit to the Secretary and the local governing authority:

(6) to review and make recommendations regarding the annual estimate of funds needed for social services and public assistance purposes in the county;

(8) to take active steps to secure the appropriation of local funds by the local governing authority to meet needs that are:

(9) to meet with the Secretary periodically at the request of the Secretary or the local board;

(10) to establish and maintain effective liaison with the local governing authority;

(11) in conjunction with the Department, to serve as an advocate for social services and public assistance programs on the local, State, and federal levels;

(12) to work to identify private, State, and federal grant sources for social services and public assistance programs;

(13) in conjunction with the Department, to develop and implement an educational and public relations program for public and elected officials on the local, State, and federal level; and

(14) in conjunction with the Department and the local executive authority or its designee, to evaluate the local director and make recommendations based on the evaluation to the Secretary.