New Jersey § 44:4-120
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 44:4-120, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44:4-120.
Within fifteen days after this chapter takes effect and becomes operative in any county
the county welfare board shall: a. Meet with the board of freeholders for consideration of the estimate of the welfare
board as to the amount necessary for carrying into effect the provisions of this chapter
for the ensuing year, and the board of freeholders after due consideration of the
recommendation of the welfare board shall appropriate an amount sufficient in the
judgment of the board of freeholders for the relief of the permanent or indoor poor
within its jurisdiction; and b. Meet with the governing bodies of the municipalities of the county for consideration
of the respective estimates of amounts necessary for providing temporary or outdoor
relief in the respective municipalities and the governing bodies shall appropriate
amounts sufficient in their respective judgments to meet the estimated expenditures
for the relief of the temporary or outdoor poor in the respective municipalities for
the ensuing year.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 44:4-120
What does New Jersey Statutes § 44:4-120 cover?
Section 44:4-120 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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