53-2-812. State assumption -- permanent transfer to state -- exceptions. Except as provided in this section, a county opting for state assumption does so on a complete and permanent basis. State assumption or reassumption must be made pursuant to the adoption of a resolution or ordinance as provided in 53-2-811(2) and notice to the department of public health and human services as provided in 53-2-811(3). A county that has opted for state assumption prior to July 1, 1995, may reassume responsibility for public assistance and protective services if notice is provided pursuant to 53-2-811(2) and (3). A county shall notify the department of public health and human services by October 1 if the county wishes to change its status on the following July 1. Under a retention or reassumption, staff personnel continue under the supervision and control of the department. All debts and obligations of the department pertaining to public assistance and protective services at the time of reassumption must be transferred to the county opting for reassumption. A county may not retain or reassume assistance programs partially funded by the federal government.

     History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 651, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 83, Ch. 609, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 22, Ch. 561, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 426, Ch. 546, L. 1995.