There shall be a Department of Health and Welfare, the head of which
shall be the Director of Health and Welfare, who shall be the Manager or shall
be appointed by the Manager for an indefinite term, subject to suspension
or removal by the Manager, and who shall receive such compensation as shall
be fixed from time to time by a general salary ordinance. The Director of
the Department of Health and Welfare shall be qualified by training and experience
for the duties of his office. Within the Department of Health and Welfare
there shall be a Division of Health and a Division of Welfare.
Within the Department of Health and Welfare there shall be a Division
of Welfare, comprised of the Local Assistance Board appointed pursuant to
the Charter and this chapter. The Manager shall appoint a Director of Welfare
pursuant to statute. The Director of Welfare, under the supervision of the
Director of the Department of Health and Welfare and/or the Manager, except
as otherwise required by law, shall:
A. Administer laws and ordinances relating to relief of the needy,
including aid to needy persons who are eligible for public assistance provided
through county and state agencies.
B. Provide or arrange for temporary shelter and custodial care to
dependent and homeless persons.
C. Enter into and perform cooperative agreements with other public
agencies and voluntary charitable organizations and services relating to the
functions of the Division.