Alabama Code (Last Updated: November 28, 2014) |
Title38 PUBLIC WELFARE. |
Chapter8. RELIEF AND SUPPORT OF POOR PERSONS BY COUNTIES. |
§38-8-1. Powers of county commission generally.
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The county commission of each county shall have jurisdiction, power and authority necessary and proper for the relief and support of the poor of its county, including the power to acquire and hold property and employ persons necessary therefor, and payment therefor shall be made out of county funds.