New Jersey § 44:4-26
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 44:4-26, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44:4-26.
When the board of chosen freeholders shall establish a county welfare-house for the
permanent maintenance and relief of the poor in any county and shall have acquired
a site therefor, awarded contracts for the necessary building and improvements thereon,
and resolved to maintain a county welfare-house as is provided in this chapter, the
county welfare board shall constitute the board of managers of such welfare-house. As such board of managers the county welfare board shall have charge of all matters
relating to the government, discipline, contracts and fiscal concerns of the welfare-house
as appropriated by the chosen freeholders, and shall make such rules and regulations
as may be necessary for carrying out the purposes of such welfare-house.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 44:4-26
What does New Jersey Statutes § 44:4-26 cover?
Section 44:4-26 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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