Section 10. The commissioner may appoint a member of the Massachusetts bar a legal counsel who shall be placed in grade 30 of the classification and pay scale of the commonwealth. Said legal counsel shall devote full time to the duties of the office.
The commissioner may also, subject to appropriation, appoint such other personnel as may be deemed necessary for the efficient management of the office.
Structure Massachusetts General Laws
Part I - Administration of the Government
Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth
Chapter 18b - Department of Social Services
Section 2 - Services Enumerated
Section 3 - Functions of Department; Area-Based Service Programs
Section 4 - Payment for Services
Section 5 - Federal Requirements; Additional Services; Inspection of Records
Section 6 - Commissioner; Appointment; Qualifications; Salary
Section 6a - Foster Care Review Unit; Director
Section 7 - Commissioner; Powers and Duties
Section 8 - Deputy Commissioner; Appointment; Qualifications; Duties; Salary
Section 9 - Assistant Commissioners; Appointment; Qualifications; Salary
Section 10 - Legal Counsel; Staff Personnel
Section 11 - Regional Offices; Directors
Section 13 - Area Boards; Members; Appointment; Terms
Section 14 - Area Boards; Selection Committee; Lists of Prospective Members; Approval; Appointment
Section 15 - Area Boards; Powers and Duties
Section 16 - Statewide Advisory Council
Section 17 - Centers for Children and Families
Section 18 - Trust Funds; Investment Deposits; Expenditures
Section 19 - Unclaimed Money of Former Wards; Annual Pay Over to State Treasurer; Disposition
Section 20 - Funds; Advancement and Disbursement; Reports
Section 21 - Adoption Subsidy Program
Section 22 - Adoption and Medical Assistance for Interstate Children; Interstate Compacts