A. The local boards are authorized to receive and disburse funds derived from public grants or private sources in the form of gifts, contributions, bequests or legacies for the purpose of aiding needy persons within their respective counties, cities or districts. The governing bodies of counties and cities are authorized to make public grants hereunder to their respective local boards. Eligibility for aid from these sources need not be limited to requirements established for the public assistance programs in this Commonwealth. All funds received from such sources shall be deposited in the treasuries of the respective county, city or local district board to the credit of the county, city or local district board and dispensed as authorized by such county, city or local district board.
B. Local boards may establish regulations and fee schedules and may receive fees for services that a court directs a local department to perform pursuant to § 16.1-274.
Code 1950, § 63-66.1; 1954, c. 269; 1968, c. 578, § 63.1-51; 1972, c. 387; 1973, c. 201; 1975, c. 125; 1976, c. 516; 1993, c. 975; 2002, c. 747.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 63.2 - Welfare (Social Services)
Chapter 3 - Local Social Services
§ 63.2-300. Local boards established by local governments
§ 63.2-301. Local board appointments and terms of office
§ 63.2-302. How local board for a single county is constituted
§ 63.2-303. Local boards in counties having special forms of county government
§ 63.2-304. How local board of a city is constituted
§ 63.2-306. Local boards established by two or more political subdivisions
§ 63.2-306.1. Withdrawal from district boards of social services
§ 63.2-307. Local boards serving certain districts
§ 63.2-308. Suspension or removal of members
§ 63.2-310. Compensation and expenses
§ 63.2-311. Fiscal officer for district board; compensation of such officer
§ 63.2-312. Meetings; organization; chairman and vice-chairman; secretary
§ 63.2-313. Administration of law
§ 63.2-315. Furnishing reports
§ 63.2-316. Submission of budget to governing bodies
§ 63.2-317. Employment of counsel for local boards and employees; payment of expenses
§ 63.2-318. Payment of legal fees and expenses for certain local department employees
§ 63.2-319. Child welfare and other services
§ 63.2-322. Conducting hearings, issuing subpoenas, etc.
§ 63.2-323. Emergency payments
§ 63.2-324. Local departments of social services
§ 63.2-325. Appointment of local directors of social services and local employees
§ 63.2-326. Service at pleasure of local board or local director
§ 63.2-327. Removal by Commissioner
§ 63.2-329. Bond of certain employees of local boards
§ 63.2-331. Counties with special forms of government
§ 63.2-332. Powers and duties of local directors
§ 63.2-333. Agent of Commissioner