§ 34-1. Creation; composition; membership; terms; powers and duties.  


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  • A. 
    Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 44:8-115, there shall be a Local Public Assistance Board of the Township composed of five members appointed by the Manager upon approval of the Township Council. The term of one member of the Local Public Assistance Board shall be for one year, and that member only may be appointed from among the Council members. The terms of the other members shall be four years each, one term expiring in each year.
    [Amended 11-19-1990 by Ord. No. 14-1990]
    B. 
    The term of each member of the Local Public Assistance Board shall begin on the first day of January, and each member shall continue in office until his successor is appointed and qualifies. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term only.
    C. 
    The Local Public Assistance Board shall have the powers and perform the duties prescribed by general law and ordinance and shall appoint a Director of Welfare pursuant to state law.
    Editor's Note: See also Ch. 3, Administration of Government, § 3-44.
Amended 9-16-1985