2005 Idaho Code - 31-3401 — POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

                                  TITLE  31
                           COUNTIES AND COUNTY LAW
                                  CHAPTER 34
                        NONMEDICAL INDIGENT ASSISTANCE
    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.