31-3401. POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. The boards of county commissioners in their respective counties shall, under such limitations and restrictions as are prescribed by law, evaluate the need and provide to indigent person(s) nonmedical assistance in a temporary situation only when no alternatives exist. Nothing in this chapter shall imply county assistance is to be provided on a continuing basis. Boards of county commissioners, by resolution, shall promulgate policies and procedures, may negotiate payment to providers, and may contract for nonmedical services, pursuant to this chapter. For the purpose of funding nonmedical services for indigent persons, boards of county commissioners are authorized to levy an ad valorem tax pursuant to section 31-3503, Idaho Code.
History:
[31-3401, added 1992, ch. 83, sec. 3, p. 258.]