1. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.

2. (b) “Community action agency” means:

   1. (1) a governmental unit in a political subdivision;
   2. (2) a governmental unit created by a combination of political subdivisions;
   3. (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. (4) a private, nonprofit organization that meets the requirements for designation as a community action agency.
3. (c) “Designation” means the selection of a proposed community action agency by a governing body.

4. (d) “Governing body” means:

   1. (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. (2) in Baltimore City, the Board of Estimates.

Added by Acts 2005, c. 26, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2005. Amended by Acts 2025, c. 288, § 1, eff. July 1, 2025.