§ 8-104. Making, changing, or revoking designation  


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  •    (a) In general. -- A political subdivision may designate a community action agency to serve a community within the political subdivision or may change or revoke a designation by:

       (1) an act, ordinance, or resolution of its governing body; or

       (2) an order of its chief executive, if the chief legal officer certifies in writing that the chief executive has power to make the designation.

    (b) Notice and hearing. --

       (1) The governing body shall notify the public and hold a public hearing before a designation is made, changed, or revoked.

       (2) A transition or close-down plan shall accompany the notification of a proposed change or revocation of a designation.

    (c) Effective date for change or revocation. -- A change in or revocation of a designation takes effect at the start of the State fiscal year.


HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 83B, § 12-101(d); 2005, ch. 26, § 2.