(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) 'Community action agency' means: (1) a governmental unit in a political subdivision; (2) a governmental unit created by a combination of political subdivisions; (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) a private, nonprofit organization that meets the requirements for designation as a community action agency. (c) 'Designation' means the selection of a proposed community action agency by a governing body. (d) 'Governing body' means: (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) in Baltimore City, the Board of Estimates.
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