Sec. 4. (a) The board of commissioners of the county shall, upon receipt of a recommendation by the township trustee as the administrator of township assistance, immediately consider the recommendation and make further investigation that the board of commissioners considers best. The board of commissioners of the county shall admit the individual on the terms, conditions, and contract that the board of commissioners considers just and fair by requiring the individual sought to be admitted, or other persons or agencies, to pay the money, within the rate lawfully established under section 8 of this chapter, at the times that the board of commissioners considers proper.
(b) The board of commissioners may delegate the investigation to the superintendent of the county home or to other agencies or persons that the board of commissioners considers best. However, the board of commissioners retains the right of determination, subject only to the right of appeal.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-2-1-4(2)(a) part.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.73-2005, SEC.159.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 30. County Homes and Other County Facilities
Chapter 4. Placement of Indigent in County Homes and Payment of Indigent Expenses
12-30-4-3. Township Trustee; Investigation of Individual; Report to County Board of Commissioners
12-30-4-5. Denial of Admission; Appeals
12-30-4-6. Temporary Admission
12-30-4-8. Charge for Care and Maintenance of Individuals
12-30-4-9. Voluntary Residents; Ability to Pay All or Part of Costs of Care; Charges
12-30-4-10. Appropriations; Advancement of Money to Township Trustees
12-30-4-11. Payments to County; Maximum Monthly Amounts per Individual; Taxation