Can the board appoint a person to serve as the agency’s interim or acting director while the director's position is vacant?

Yes. If the county director of social services retires, dies, leaves, or is dismissed, the social services board may appoint a person to serve as interim or acting director until the board appoints a new director of social services. The acting or interim director has the same powers and duties as a permanent director of social services. A social services board member may not serve as the acting or interim county social services director.

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