In all counties of this state having a population in excess of two hundred thousand (200,000), as shown by the last Federal Decennial Census, the boards of county commissioners are hereby given authority in their respective counties to establish a department which shall be known as the "Human Services Center" or "Social Services Center," wherein may be housed the "Indigent Care Facility" and any other services for the care of the indigent which the board of county commissioners may deem to be in the best interests of their respective counties and the welfare of the people therein.
Added by Laws 1994, c. 87, § 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1994.