A. 
There shall be a Department of Public Assistance.
B. 
There shall be a Director of Public Assistance, who shall be recommended by the Administrator and appointed by the Council. If necessary, there may be an Assistant Director appointed by the Administrator with the approval of the Council.
[Amended 11-4-2008]
It shall be the duty of the Director of Public Assistance to:
A. 
Administer all welfare statutes of the state or federal government, the administration of which is delegated to the town. Determine eligibility due to but not limited by welfare statutes and poverty guidelines of the state and federal government.
B. 
Have all the powers, duties, and responsibility to provide assistance relating to the poor, needy, dependent and handicapped persons with regard to but not limited to food, shelter, clothing, medicine, emergency utility assistance, emergency deliveries due to medical emergency and referral information for additional related services.
[Amended 11-2-2010]
C. 
Administer a special needs fund to assist clients with emergency needs.
D. 
Receive from the Budget Commission all requests by public, semipublic or private agencies for town funds related to public assistance, no less than two weeks prior to the Budget Commission meeting when the item will be discussed. These agencies shall furnish all reasonable information to the Director of Public Assistance if requested when they apply for town funds.
[Amended 11-2-2010]
All funds received by the Town for the purpose of perpetual care of the poor and needy shall be received, maintained and invested by the Town Treasurer. Clients in need will complete an application for public assistance and will provide any and all requested documentation.