ยง 71. Commitments. Commitments to a county home may be made by such
town and city public welfare officers as are authorized by the county
commissioner. All other commitments to hospitals or other institutions
at the expense of the county public welfare district shall be made by
the county commissioner, or by such other official as may be authorized
pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
Structure New York Laws
Article 3 - Local Public Welfare Organization; Powers and Duties
Title 3 - County Public Welfare Districts
65 - County Commissioners of Public Welfare.
66 - County Appointments and Bonds.
67 - Town Public Welfare Officers; Appointment of Staff.
69 - Responsibility for Public Assistance and Care in a County Social Services District.
72 - Power of the Board of Supervisors to Assume Responsibility for Assistance and Care.