[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of Alpine
as § 2-21 of the 1970 Revised General Ordinances. Amendments noted
where applicable.]
A.
There shall be a Board of Assistance composed of three
members, appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council.
The term of one member of the Board shall be for one year and such member
only may be appointed from among the Council. The terms of the other members
shall be two years each, one term expiring in each year.
B.
The term of each member of the Board of Assistance shall
begin on January 1, and each member shall continue in office until his successor
is appointed and qualified.
C.
Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired terms only.
D.
The Board of Assistance shall have such powers and perform
such duties as are prescribed by general law and ordinance, and shall appoint
a Director of Welfare pursuant to state law.
The local Assistance Board shall organize and select a Chairman and
a Secretary, and shall appoint a Director of Welfare, who shall be the first
executive and administrative officer of the Board. He shall hold office for
a term of five years from the date of his appointment, and shall be paid such
salary as may be fixed by the Board, subject to approval of the Mayor and
Council. In case of vacancy in the office of Director of Welfare, a temporary
or acting Director may be appointed to serve for not more than 90 days.
The Director of Welfare shall:
A.
Supervise by periodic investigation every person receiving
public assistance. Such investigation shall be made by visitation at least
once a month.
B.
Reconsider from month to month the amount and nature
of public assistance given, and alter, amend or suspend the same when the
circumstances so require.
C.
Devise ways and means for bringing persons unable to
maintain themselves to self-support or to the support of any other person
or agency able and willing to do so.
D.
Keep full and complete records of such investigations,
supervision, assistance and rehabilitation, and of all certifications of persons
for employment or benefits and cancellations thereof.
E.
Bring about appropriate action for commitment to any
state or county institution when the best interest of the needy person would
be so served.
F.
Submit a monthly report to the Council.
