(a)    Subject to State and federal laws governing the administration of public assistance, the Executive Director shall:

(1)    organize and administer the Administration;

(2)    supervise the public assistance activities of the local departments; and

(3)    supervise other agencies and institutions under the supervision of the Administration.

(b)    (1)    The Executive Director may prescribe the number and minimum qualifications of the personnel engaged in the administration of the activities of the Administration and of the local departments that are financed wholly or partly by the Administration.

(2)    (i)    As provided in the State budget, the Executive Director may appoint the personnel required to properly perform the duties of the Administration.

(ii)    Except as otherwise provided, appointment and removal of all paid personnel under this title are subject to the provisions of the State Personnel and Pensions Article.

(c)    The Executive Director shall submit budget estimates for the Administration to the Secretary.

(d)    The Executive Director shall:

(1)    develop a comprehensive process to:

(i)    systematically analyze cash assistance payment errors;

(ii)    formulate strategies, including improvements in the eligibility determination process, to reduce the errors; and

(iii)    monitor implementation of the strategies;

(2)    require each local department to submit annual plans that contain measurable objectives, including objectives for participation in work activities, to meet the goals of the Family Investment Program; and

(3)    monitor the success of the local departments in achieving the objectives of the plans.