5-9-112 - Assistance to low-income elderly residents.

5-9-112. Assistance to low-income elderly residents.

(a)  The legislative body of each county is authorized to appropriate funds for the purpose of providing assistance to low-income elderly residents of the county.

(b)  If a county chooses to provide assistance, such funds shall be appropriated on an annual basis based on the particular needs of eligible persons, as determined by the county legislative body.

(c)  The county legislative body is authorized to develop guidelines for eligibility and participation in applying for assistance authorized pursuant to this section.

[Acts 1990, ch. 882, § 1.]