Md. Code, Local Government § 16-407
This is the official text of Md. Code, Local Government § 16-407, part of Maryland’s Code, Local Government — governs the powers and operations of Maryland counties and municipalities.
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§16–407.
Official statutory text
The administration, expenditure, and accounting of all money raised, borrowed, or obtained by a county or municipality under this subtitle is subject to the control of the governing body of the county or municipality or the public body that the governing body designates.
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