2.29.085 Screening of applicants.

(1)    The county service officer shall screen each applicant applying for assistance to determine if such person is qualified for assistance pursuant to the requirements and restrictions of this chapter and the Policies and Procedures Manual for Veterans’ Assistance Fund.

(2)    The county service officer shall determine if each application and voucher are in compliance with the funding limitations outlined in this chapter and the Policies and Procedures Manual for Veterans’ Assistance Fund.

(3)    Individuals applying for benefits and subsequently denied the same by the county service officer may appeal such decision, or request a waiver of other than state regulated requirements, by applying in writing, with all supporting documentation, to the Clark County veterans’ advisory board appeals committee. Said committee’s decision on all appeals, or requests for waivers, will be final. (Sec. 3 of Res. 1981-11-78; amended by Sec. 4 of Ord. 1983-06-33; amended by Sec. 8 of Res. 1991-05-01; amended by Sec. 10 of Ord. 1997-05-17; amended by Sec. 10 of Ord. 1997-05-17; amended by Sec. 10 of Ord. 2014-10-04)