HARRY HUGHES, Governor                               1287

The Executive Director is responsible for the
administration of the State agency and for the performance
of its functions.

(c)  Salary.

The Executive Director is entitled to the salary
provided in the State budget.

(d)  Staff.

The Executive Director may employ a staff in accordance
with the State budget.]

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(a)  Powers.

In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in Part I
of this subtitle, the State agency may:

(1)  Adopt rules and regulations to carry out the
provisions of Part. I of this subtitle;

(2)  Except as otherwise provided in the Federal
Act, contract with any person for services necessary to
carry out its functions; and

(3)  Accept federal and other funds that are
available to carry out Part I of this subtitle.

(b)  Duties.

In addition to the duties set forth elsewhere in Part I
of this subtitle or in the Federal Act, the State agency
shall:

(1)  Act as the State agency to administer the
health planning and development functions of this State
under the Federal Act and Part I of this subtitle;

(2)  Act as the State agency to represent this
State under Title VI of the Federal Public Health Service
Act;

(3)  As required by the Federal Act and Part I of
this subtitle, coordinate its activities with the Council;
and

(4)  Require each health planning agency and each
health agency:

(i) In developing plans and programs, to
use the population estimates that the Department prepares
under § 4-218 of this article; and