Trinity County Municipal Code Ch. 2.32 Health and Human Services Department

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* Prior ordinance history: Ord. 1041.

A department of social services is established, and is to be known as the Trinity County health and human services department.

(Ord. 1183 §2(part), 1993)

The board of supervisors shall appoint a director of county health and human services department who shall administer all public social service and public health programs, as mandated by the state and federal government, subject to the jurisdiction and control of the board of supervisors. The director shall have the requisite qualifications and experience necessary for the proper discharge of the functions of the office.

(Ord. 1183 §2(part), 1993)

A. The director is the appointing authority for all positions established by the board of supervisors within the department of health and human services.

B. Such positions shall be compensated in accordance with salaries established by the board of supervisors and be subject to the state's merit system regulations and the county personnel regulations, where applicable.

(Ord. 1183 §2(part), 1993)

The general powers and duties of the county health and human services department shall be as follows:

A. Under general direction of the county board of supervisors and within the state law and rules, be responsible for the administration of the overall public health and social service program of the county;

B. To cooperate with other county departments, and act as a means of liaison between the board of supervisors and governmental agencies;

C. Develop and prepare the heath and human services department budget and prepare financial, statistical and other reports, as required by county code and regulating state departments.

(Ord. 1183 §2(part), 1993)