There shall be a Board of Assistance of the Borough composed of three
members appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council.
One member of the Board shall serve for a term of one year, and such member
may be a member of the governing body. Two members of the Board shall serve
for terms of two years on a staggered basis. All members shall serve without
compensation. 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.