Section 8-101 - Definitions. - Maryland Statutes

§ 8-101. Definitions.
 

(a)  In general.- In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. 
   
Revisor's Note.

This subsection formerly was the first sentence of Art. 83B, § 12-101(a). 
 

The only changes are in style. 

(b)  Community action agency.- "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. 
   
Revisor's Note.

This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 83B, § 12-101(a)(1). 
 

In item (1) of this subsection, the former phrase "of the State" is deleted as included in the defined term "political subdivision". 
 

In item (3) of this subsection, the former reference to "relevant provisions" is deleted as surplusage. 
 

In item (4) of this subsection, the defined term "nonprofit organization" is substituted for the former reference to "nonprofit community organization" to conform to the terminology used throughout this article. 
 

The Housing and Community Development Article Review Committee notes, for consideration by the General Assembly, that this subsection, which defines "community action agency" in part to mean a governmental unit in a political subdivision or a governmental unit created by a combination of political subdivisions, may be overbroad. The definition seems to apply to any governmental unit, even one that has nothing to do with helping to fight poverty in the State. 
  Defined Terms.


 
"Designation"                                                        § 8-101


"Governmental unit"                                                   § 1-101


"Nonprofit organization"                                              § 1-101


"Political subdivision"                                               § 1-101

(c)  Designation.- "Designation" means the selection of a proposed community action agency by a governing body. 
   
Revisor's Note.

This subsection formerly was Art. 83B, § 12-101(a)(2). 
 

The former phrase "of a political subdivision" is deleted as unnecessary in light of the definition of "governing body". 
 

The only other changes are in style. 
  Defined Terms.


 
"Community action agency"                                            § 8-101


"Governing body"                                                      § 8-101

(d)  Governing body.- "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. 
   
Revisor's Note.

This subsection formerly was Art. 83B, § 12-101(a)(3). 
 

The only changes are in style. 
  Defined Terms.


 
"Political subdivision"                                              § 4-101
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 83B, § 12-101(a), (a)(1)-(3); 2005, ch. 26, § 2.]