§ 4-1102. Functions.

The Department of Human Services shall:

(1)

Administer welfare and human services programs of the City.

(2)

Supervise and operate all social welfare and human services institutions of the City, except as may be otherwise be provided herein.

(3)

Cooperate with all other welfare and human services organizations and agencies.

(4)

Supervise the appropriations to any charitable institution utilized by the City for the care, maintenance and asylum of destitute persons and supervise contracts made by the City with such institutions.

(5)

Perform such other duties as are required by this Charter, provided by applicable state and municipal law, or assigned in writing by the Major.