Recursos del Condado de Harris para Niños y Adultos Vulnerables

(h) The board shall designate the director or an assistant to apply for letters of guardianship if necessary to receive funds under Subsection (g)(7). The director or an assistant may: (1) apply for and disburse the funds to provide special items of support for children, eligible adults with disabilities, and eligible elderly persons under this section or to pay general administrative expenses relating to services under this section; (2) hold the funds in trust; or (3) apply the funds for a particular or more restricted purpose as required by law or the source of the funds. (h-1) The board may collaborate with state agencies to provide services for eligible adults with disabilities and eligible elderly persons who: (1) are residents of the county; (2) have been exploited, abused, or neglected; or (3) may be in need of a guardianship or assistance from a representative payee. (i) The board may delegate to the director or an assistant any function or duty authorized or prescribed by this section. If the board delegates the duty to prepare the annual budget and report, the board must approve the budget and report before they are submitted to the commissioners court. The board may periodically review any delegation. Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 352, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 7.50, eff. Sept. 1, Statute text rendered on: 1/1/2025 - 885 - HUMAN RESOURCES CODE 1997. Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 60 (H.B. 1763), Sec