New York Second Class Cities Law Article 11 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE

• 170 - Commissioner; Deputy.
  The commissioner of public welfare may appoint one or more deputies, and such other subordinates as may be prescribed by the board of estimate and...
• 171 - Powers and Duties of Commissioner.
  The commissioner of charities shall have the general care, management, administration and supervision of the charities, almshouses, hospitals, houses of correction, orphan asylums and all...
• 173 - City Owner of Supplies.
  The city shall continue to be the owner of supplies furnished to any poor person or applicant for relief until the same are consumed. If...
• 174 - Liability of City.
  Nothing contained in this chapter shall be deemed to make the city liable for the support or relief of any poor person when it is...

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