153A-255. Authority to provide social service programs.
Each county shall provide social service programs pursuant to Chapter 108A and Chapter 111 and may otherwise undertake, sponsor, organize, engage in, and support other social service programs intended to further the health, welfare, education, employment, safety, comfort, and convenience of its citizens. (1868, c. 20, s. 8; Code, s. 707; Rev., s. 1318; C.S., s. 1297; 1973, c. 822, s. 1; 1981, c. 562, s. 12; 1997-443, s. 12.13.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Article 13 - Health and Social Services.
§ 153A-247 - Provision for public health and mental health.
§ 153A-248 - Health-related appropriations.
§ 153A-249 - Hospital services.
§ 153A-250 - Ambulance services.
§ 153A-255 - Authority to provide social service programs.
§ 153A-257 - Legal residence for social service purposes.
§ 153A-259 - Counties authorized to contract with other entities for health and social services.