There shall be a Local Assistance Board of the township composed of
three members appointed by the Township Committee. The term of one member
of the Local Assistance Board shall be for one year, and such member only
may be appointed from among the Committeemen, and the terms of the other members
thereof shall be for two years each, one term expiring in each year. The term
of each member of the Board shall begin on January 1, and each member shall
continue in office until his successor is appointed and qualifies. Vacancies
shall be filled for the unexpired terms only. The Board shall have such powers
and perform such duties as are prescribed by general law and ordinance, and
it shall appoint a Director of Welfare pursuant to state law.