Humboldt County Municipal Code Ch. 18 The Humboldt County Department of Child Support Services

Sections: Creation of the Humboldt County Department of Child Support Services. Duties and Control of Child Support Programs.

2418-1. Creation of the Humboldt County Department of Child Support Services. The Humboldt County Department of Child Support Services is hereby created, which department shall be under the supervision of a Department Head to be known as the Director of the Child Support Services Department, who shall be employed by the Board of Supervisors. (Ord. 2262, 12/18/2001) 2418-2. Duties and Control of Child Support Programs. The new Department shall be responsible for establishing, modifying, and enforcing child support obligations, including medical support, enforcing spousal support orders, and determining paternity in the case of a child born out of wedlock. All child support services programs shall hereafter be under the authority of the Director of Child Support Services, who is hereby authorized to hire employees and initiate any and all administrative actions as are necessary for the proper conduct of the affairs of the Department subject to the approval of the Board when necessary and pursuant to the applicable rules and regulations of the County, State and Federal governments. (Ord. 2262, 12/18/2001) § 2419-1. § 2419-2.