One member of the board will be a member of the local governing authority of the county and will serve as an ex officio member on the board.
Members should possess a high degree of interest, capacity, and objectivity, and who in the aggregate give a countywide representative character to the local board.
No. of Members:
9-13
Created By:
Annotated Code of Maryland, Article 88A, Sectioon 14
In A Brief:
To assist and aid the Director of the Department of Social Services with the provisions of social services policies for the county.
Description:
This board is mandated by Article 88A, Section 14 of the Annotated Code of the State of Maryland. The Social Services Advisory Board shall be composed of a least nine but no more than thirteen members.
The board will annually select its own chairperson. Board members serve three-year terms and upon expiration of two consecutive three terms, the appointee will be ineligible for one year thereafter for reappointment.
Members are appointed by the County Executive upon recommendation of the Social Services Advisory Board and confirmed by the County Council.
A summary of their duties include:
1. To select a Director for the Department of Social Services
2. To advise the Director and the State Director as to the local application of State policies or procedures
3. To be well informed on local department activities
4. To communicate to residents of the county information as to the objectives, policies, programs, and problems of social services and public assistance administration
Meetings:
4th Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m.; Dept. of Social Services, 2 S. Bond Street, Bel Air. Contact - DSS 410-836-4959.
----------------------- NOTE: Meeting information subject to change - please confirm time and location.
Budget Information
