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HomeWelfare and Institutions CodeDiv. 9Pt. 1Ch. 2§ 10058 County Social Services Agency

§ 10058 County Social Services Agency

Welfare and Institutions Code·California
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§ 10058 County Social Services Agency

This law defines what a 'county department' is. It's the group in charge of helping people with things like food, money, and other social services in a county.

Key Takeaways

  • •A 'county department' is the office that helps with social services like food and money.
  • •The county leaders decide which office does this job.
  • •This law just explains what the term means, it doesn’t say what the department has to do.

Example

If you need help getting food or paying bills, you might go to a local office for assistance.

That office is called the 'county department' and is the place the county picked to handle these kinds of services.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 10058 County Social Services Agency

“County department” means the county agency designated by the board of supervisors, or by such other authority as may be provided in the county charter, as responsible for the administration of public social services. (Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1784.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

county departmentboard of supervisorscounty charterpublic social services

Related Statutes

  • § 10051 Public Social Services Definition
  • § 10059 County Director Definition
  • § 10060 Public Social Services Rules
  • § 10553 Director'S Social Services Duties
  • § 10554 Department Regulation Adoption Procedures

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Welfare and Institutions Code. Section 10058.
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