[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Committee of the Township of Lumberton 12-17-1973
by Ord. No. 1973-19 as part of Ch. II of the 1973 Code. Amendments
noted where applicable.]
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.
A.Â
The Director of Welfare shall be appointed by the Local
Assistance Board 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 approval
of the Township Committee. In case of vacancy in the office of Director of
Welfare, a Temporary or Acting Director may be appointed to serve for not
more than 90 days.
B.Â
The Director of Welfare shall be the first executive
and administrative officer of the Board. He shall:
(1)Â
Supervise by periodic investigation every person receiving
public assistance, such investigation to be made by visitation at least once
a month.
(2)Â
Reconsider from month to month the amount and nature
of public assistance given and alter, amend or suspend the same when circumstances
so require.
(3)Â
Devise ways and means for bringing persons unable to
maintain themselves to self-support or to the support of any other person
or agency able and willing to do so.
(4)Â
Keep full and complete records of such investigations,
supervision, assistance and rehabilitation and of all certifications of persons
for employment or benefits and cancellations thereof.
(5)Â
Institute appropriate action for commitment to any state
or county institution when the best interest of the needy person would be
so served.
