(a) The Office, in coordination with the Office of Procurement, must develop countywide policies and procedures to:
(1) implement best practices regarding grants management;
(2) maximize the County’s use of federal, State, and non-governmental grant opportunities;
(3) maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of grants awarded by the County;
(4) ensure public transparency and ethical practice in grants management; and
(5) ensure that grants management in the County is consistent with the County’s racial equity and social justice goals.
(b) The Executive may adopt method (1) regulations to implement policies and procedures under subsection (a). (2021 L.M.C., ch. 20, § 1.)