§3–201.

    (a)    (1)    This subsection does not apply in Montgomery County.

        (2)    The Department shall create or continue a local department in each county.

        (3)    A local department shall be referred to as the department of social services preceded by the name of the county.

    (b)    Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a local department shall have a local board and a local director appointed in accordance with this title.

    (c)    In Baltimore City, the local department shall have a commission of social services.