ORIGIN & FUNCTIONS

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

The Department of Human Resources originated as the Office of Personnel, and adopted its present name in 1991 (County Charter, Art. VI, secs. 601-608; County Code, Art. VIII).

The Department of Procurement is responsible for purchasing or contracting for supplies and contractual services including capital projects and consultant services needed by all agencies of Harford County government. The Department also provides for the purchase, sale, or lease of real property by the County (County Charter, Art. IV, sec. 414).

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

The Department of the Treasury is administered by the Treasurer. The Treasurer is the custodian of all County funds, securities, and insurance policies. It is the duty of the Treasurer to collect taxes, special assessments, license fees, and other revenue; manage indebtedness; invest and disburse County funds; conduct internal audits of all County offices; and prepare an annual financial report containing a detailed account of all monies received and paid out by the County (County Charter, Art. IV, sec. 404).

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