There is hereby established pursuant to P.L. 1947, c. 156 in the Borough of Riverdale a Local Assistance Board which shall
provide public assistance to persons eligible hereto, residing within the
Borough of Riverdale or otherwise, when so provided by law.
The Board shall reorganize during the first week of January of each
year at which time it shall elect a Chairman and Secretary, each of whom shall
serve for a term of one year and until his successor shall be elected and
qualify. Both the Chairman and the Secretary shall be permitted to succeed
themselves in office.
At its initial organizational meeting, the Board 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 the approval of the governing body. In all respects the Board and
the Director of Welfare shall be governed by the provisions of N.J.S.A. 44:8-104
et seq., and all amendments thereto.