226.42 - EMERGENCY POWERS OF SUPERINTENDENTS.
226.42 EMERGENCY POWERS OF SUPERINTENDENTS.
In case the mental health institutes lose contact with the
statehouse, due to enemy action or otherwise, the superintendents of
the institutes are hereby delegated the following powers and duties:
1. May collect moneys due the state treasury from the counties
and from responsible persons or other relatives, these funds to be
collected monthly, instead of quarterly, and to be deposited for use
in operating the institutes.
2. The superintendent shall have the power to requisition
supplies, such as food, fuel, drugs and medical equipment, from any
source available, in the name of the state, with the power to enter
into contracts binding the state for payment at an indefinite future
time.
3. The superintendent shall be authorized to employ personnel in
all categories and for whatever remuneration the superintendent deems
necessary, without regard to existing laws, rules or regulations, in
order to permit the institute to continue its old functions, as well
as meet its additional responsibilities. Section History: Early Form
[C62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, § 226.42]