[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Kiryas
Joel 4-28-1995 as L.L. No. 1-1995. Amendments
noted where applicable.]
The Board of Trustees finds that many of the families and other residents
of the Village of Kiryas Joel are in need of and qualify for government and
other assistance. The Board finds further that many such residents are unable
to receive such needed government assistance to which they are entitled because
they are unaware of the availability of such assistance and because of the
difficulty of understanding the rules and regulations of government programs
and in completing applications for assistance. Accordingly, this Board finds
that the health, safety and welfare of the village and of the residents of
the Village of Kiryas Joel will be promoted by the creation of a position
and employment by the village of an individual who will help village residents
concerning government assistance programs. Section 4-412, Subdivision 1, of
the Village Law and § 10, Subdivision 1(ii)a(12), of the Municipal
Home Rule Law provide that villages may adopt local laws relating to the safety,
health, comfort, well-being and general welfare of residents, provided that
such law is not inconsistent with the provisions of the Constitution or of
a general state law.
The Board of Trustees of the Village of Kiryas Joel is hereby authorized
to create by resolution a full-time position and employ an individual to fill
that position who will render assistance to village residents concerning government
aid programs. The individual holding this position shall be familiar with
the rules and regulations of social services and other government programs,
provide factual information to village residents concerning the availability
of such programs, assist in the completion of applications for government
assistance and follow up with government agencies on behalf of village residents.
