Private Acts of 1949 Chapter 663

SECTION 1. That there is hereby created and established the office of County Welfare Officer in all counties having a population of not less than 14,100 nor more than 14,200, according to the Federal Census of 1940, or any subsequent Federal Census.

SECTION 2. That the County Welfare Officer shall be elected by the Quarterly County Court of said counties for a term of one year, the first election to be held at the October term of the Quarterly County Court of the year 1950, and every year thereafter.

SECTION 3. That the compensation of the County Welfare Officer shall be not to exceed $1,200.00 annually, payable in equal monthly installments out of the welfare funds of said county upon warrants properly drawn by the County Judge or Chairman.

SECTION 4. That said County Welfare Officer handle all matters pertaining to the county welfare, make investigations as to the needs, and recommendations as to relief to be extended those in need and do any and all other things in connection with the county welfare as the Judge or Chairman of the County Court may direct.

SECTION 5. That this Act take effect from and after its passage, the public welfare requiring it.
Passed: April 8, 1949.