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LAWS OF MARYLAND

Ch. 21

In subsection (d) of this section, the reference
to "county" boards of education is substituted
for "local boards ..; in each of the political
subdivisions of the State", for brevity and
conformity to the terminology used in the
Education Article.

As to the administrative control of the Director
of Education and Training in the office of the
Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and
Addictions, over education and training programs
of the Administration, see § 2-103(c)(3) of this
article.

Defined terms: "Administration" § 8-101
"County" § 1-101
"Includes"/"including" § 1-101

8-405. RESERVED.

8-406. RESERVED.

PART II. SUBDIVISIONS.

8-407. HEALTH OFFICERS.

(A)   SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES.

THE HEALTH OFFICER FOR EACH COUNTY IS RESPONSIBLE FOR:

(1)  THE ALCOHOLISM CONTROL PROGRAM IN THE
COUNTY; AND

(2)  SUPERVISING GENERALLY THE ALCOHOLISM
PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES THAT THE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
PROVIDES OR SUPPORTS.

(B)  DUTIES.

THE HEALTH OFFICER FOR EACH COUNTY SHALL:

(1)  WITH THE ADVICE OF THE COUNTY ALCOHOLISM
COORDINATOR, REVISE ANNUALLY THE COUNTY PLAN FOR PROVIDING
OR CONTRACTING FOR SERVICES AND FACILITIES AND FOR OTHER
MATTERS NECESSARY OR DESIRABLE TO CARRY OUT THIS TITLE;

(2)  PREPARE ANNUALLY A BUDGET FOR CARRYING OUT
THE PLAN;

(3)  ASSURE THAT:

(I) THERE IS ADEQUATE STAFF FOR THE COUNTY
PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES; AND

(II) THE STAFF AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
MEET THE STANDARDS THAT THE DIRECTOR ADOPTS;