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Martin O'Malley, Governor Ch. 3
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Also in subsection (b)(2)(i) of this section, the former phrase "from time to
time" is deleted as surplusage.
In subsection (b)(2)(ii) of this section, the reference to "this title" is
substituted for the former reference to "this article" to reflect the change in
the organization of provisions formerly contained in Article 88A.
Defined terms: "Administration" § 5-101
"Executive Director" § 5-101
"Local department" § 5-101
"Secretary" § 5-101
5-205. POWERS AND DUTIES OF ADMINISTRATION.
(A) PUBLIC ASSISTANCE.
THE ADMINISTRATION SHALL BE THE CENTRAL COORDINATING AND
DIRECTING AGENCY OF ALL PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS IN THE STATE,
INCLUDING:
(1) THE FAMILY INVESTMENT PROGRAM AND RELATED CASH BENEFIT
PROGRAMS;
(2) PUBLIC ASSISTANCE TO ADULTS;
(3) EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE;
(4) FOOD STAMPS;
(5) MEDICAL ASSISTANCE ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATIONS; AND
(6) ANY OTHER PUBLIC ASSISTANCE ACTIVITIES FINANCED WHOLLY OR
PARTLY BY THE ADMINISTRATION.
(B) SUPERVISION OF LOCAL DEPARTMENTS.
THE ADMINISTRATION SHALL SUPERVISE, DIRECT, AND CONTROL THE
ACTIVITIES OF THE LOCAL DEPARTMENTS THAT IT FINANCES WHOLLY OR PARTLY.
(C) SITE VISITS AND INSPECTIONS.
(1) THE ADMINISTRATION MAY VISIT ANY STATE-AIDED INSTITUTION,
ORGANIZATION, OR AGENCY ENGAGED IN PUBLIC ASSISTANCE ACTIVITIES AND
INSPECT THOROUGHLY ITS MANAGEMENT, BUILDINGS, AND EQUIPMENT.
(2) VISITS AND INSPECTIONS UNDER PARAGRAPH (1) OF THIS
SUBSECTION SHALL BE MADE:
(I) AT REASONABLY CONVENIENT HOURS; AND
(II) WITH REASONABLE REGARD FOR THE ESTABLISHED
DISCIPLINE, REGULATIONS, AND CUSTOMS OF THE INSTITUTION, ORGANIZATION, OR
AGENCY.
(D) DESIGNATION OF AGENTS.
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