HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 1975 (038) 6� .
RESOLUTION NO. (7JJ
GENERAL RELIEF - LEGAL SETTLEMENT
WHEREAS, the determination of legal settlement after persons have
sought general relief from various counties in the state has created
considerable dispute between County Social Services Departments and
substantial litigation before the Courts and the State Department of
Health and Social Services in determining legal settlement; and
WHEREAS, the process of collecting for General Relief issued to
persons with legal settlement in another county is expensive, not only
because of the time consuming paper work required, but also because of
legal services and court costs When litigation is necessary to affect
collection; and
WHEREAS, it is often impossible to obtain reimbursement from other
Wisconsin Counties for General Relief issued without going to some
litigation process; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the St. Croix County Board of
Supervisors that the legislature of the State of Wisconsin repeal the
requirement for determination of legal settlement to-grit: Section 49.10
of the Wisconsin Statutes, and establish the determination oflegal settle-
ment to be considered the domicile or residence of the persons seeking
relief;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded
by the County Clerk to the Governor, State Representatives representing
St. Croix County, and to the Wisconsin County Boards Association.
Dated this �1 day of March, 1975.
ST. CROIS COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES
` COMMITTEE
Willia Cave swr�Bogut, Chai n
Lawrence Peterson Felix J. Riv d, Secretary