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The office of public information shall have the following functions:
(a) Serve as a focal point for communications with citizens and community organizations.
(b) Establish and maintain a public information program.
(c) Provide professional editing and design support and coordination for county-wide publications and to county departments and agencies.
(d) Establish and maintain an information and referral program.
(e) Carry out related matters as may be assigned.
(f) Recruitment and utilization of volunteer services for county programs. (1980 L.M.C., ch. 21, § 2; 1981 L.M.C., ch. 10, § 2; Exec. Ord. No. 26-81, § 2; 1986 L.M.C., ch. 37, § 3; 1987 L.M.C., ch. 28, § 5.)
Editor's note-In addition to amending § 2-64H, Exec. Ord. No. 26-81 changed the title of div. 14 from "Office of Community and Government Relations" to "Office of Information." A motion made at the Council meeting of Sept. 1, 1981, to disapprove the order failed to pass; therefore the order became effective Sept. 9, 1981. Subsequently, 1987 L.M.C., ch. 28, § 5 changed the title of the office to "Office of Public Information."
Cross reference-Office of Public Information established, § 1A-203(a).
The Office of Human Resources has the following functions:
(a) Under the administration of the Chief Administrative Officer, supervise the County merit system in accordance with the County Charter, local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations.
(b) Assist all appointing authorities in the implementation of merit system Charter provisions and the personnel regulations of the Executive.
(c) Assist the Executive in the development and administration of a career service and in the administration of a comprehensive management personnel program.
(d) Provide cooperative personnel services to political subdivisions of Montgomery County or agencies supported in whole or in part by taxes levied by the Council and to the Montgomery County Revenue Authority.
(e) Perform related duties as assigned.
(f) Develop and administer the equal employment opportunity program, unless this responsibility is transferred to the Chief Administrative Officer in accordance with the termination provision of chapter 1, section 5 of the 1981 Laws of Montgomery County. (1980 L.M.C., ch. 21, § 3; 1981 L.M.C., ch. 1, § 1; 1982 L.M.C., ch. 40, § 1; 1986 L.M.C., ch. 37, § 3; 1994 L.M.C., ch. 16, § 1; 2020 L.M.C., ch. 16, §1.)
Editor’s note—2020 L.M.C., ch. 16, §§3 and 4 state: Sec. 3. Transition. References to the Office of Human Resources in County law or regulation means the Office of Labor Relations regarding those functions assigned to the Office of Labor Relations under this Act. If the Office of Human Resources is processing or deciding a grievance when this Act takes effect, the Chief Administrative Officer may designate either the Office of Human Resources or the Office of Labor Relations to continue processing or deciding the grievance.
Sec. 4. Budgeting and Reduction-In-Force. The Office of Labor Relations is separate from the Office of the County Executive for purposes of budgeting and any reduction-in-force.
By Res. No. 9-1474, adopted Sept. 22, 1981, the Council extended the termination date of Bill No. 5-80 (ch. 1-81) until such time as the County Council by resolution indicates otherwise.
Cross reference-Office of Human Resources established, § 1A-201(a).
Division 16. Office of Intergovernmental Relations.
The Office of Intergovernmental Relations has the following functions:
(a) respond to the County's interest with respect to legislation and budget issues being prepared or undertaken by the State legislative and Executive branches;
(b) provide County liaison with the legislative delegation and appropriate State departments, agencies, commissions and committees and monitor the State legislature; and
(c) provide coordination or liaison and, as appropriate, respond to legislation, regulations, or other policy issues involving nearby counties or states, municipalities within the County, regional agencies, the District of Columbia, and the federal government. (1980 L.M.C., ch. 21, § 4; 1986 L.M.C., ch. 37, § 3; 1993 L.M.C., ch. 6, § 1.)
Editor’s note—See County Attorney Opinion dated 8/26/04 discussing the extent and limits of the Commission on Health’s authority. See County Attorney Opinion dated 4/21/04 discussing the limited authority of the Commission on People with Disabilities and the role of the County Attorney as the legal advisor for the County.
Cross reference-Office of Intergovernmental Relations established, § 1A-201(a).
Division 17. Office of Management and Budget.
(a) Generally. The Office of Management and Budget has the following functions:
(1) preparation and administration of the annual operating budget, six-year public services program and related matters;
(2) preparation and administration of the annual capital budget, six-year capital improvements program and related matters;
(3) planning for county facilities;
(4) program evaluation;
(5) coordination of productivity improvement activities, including management, organization and systems analyses and projects; and
(6) other management functions as assigned by the chief administrative officer.
(b) Non-merit position. The position of Deputy Director for Results is a non-merit position. (1980 L.M.C., ch. 21, § 7; 1986 L.M.C., ch. 37, § 3; 1987 L.M.C., ch. 34, § 3; 1987 L.M.C., ch. 47, § 2; 2019 L.M.C., ch. 5, § 1.)
(a) If, on the effective date of this Act, an employee who occupies a position that this Act converts to a non-merit position:
(1) that employee retains all merit system rights; and
(2) the position does not become a non-merit position until that employee leaves the position through transfer, promotion, demotion, retirement, or other separation from service.
(b) An employee who, on the effective date of this Act, is in a probationary period for a position that this Act converts to a non-merit position:
(1) that employee retains all merit system rights upon successful completion of the probationary period; and
(2) the position does not become a non-merit position until that employee leaves the position through transfer, promotion, demotion, retirement, or other separation from service.
Cross reference-Office of Management and Budget established, § 1A-201(a).
DIVISION 18. RESERVED.
Editor’s note—2015 L.M.C., ch. 36, eliminates the Department of Economic Development as a principal department of the Executive Branch.
2015 L.M.C., ch. 36, § 7 states: References to the Department of Economic Development in contracts. All references to the Department of Economic Development in contracts, deeds, licenses, easements, and leases are references to an agent of the County as designated by the Chief Administrative Officer.
2015 L.M.C., ch. 36, § 8 also states, in part: All other provisions of this Act take effect 180 days after the Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation is designated under Section 30B-2.
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