Investigation; relatives

Sec. 9. If an application for township assistance is made to the township trustee as administrator of township assistance, the township trustee, as administrator of township assistance, shall carefully investigate the circumstances of the applicant and each member of the applicant's household to ascertain the following: (1) Legal residence. (2) Names and ages. (3) Physical condition relating to sickness or health. (4) Present and previous occupation. (5) Ability and capacity to perform labor. (6) The cause of the applicant's or household member's condition if the applicant or household member is found to be in need and the cause can be ascertained. (7) Whether the applicant or a member of the applicant's household is entitled to income in the immediate future from any source, including the following: (A) Past or present employment. (B) A pending claim or cause of action that may result in a monetary award being received by any member of the applicant's household claiming to be in need. (C) A pending determination for assistance from any other federal or state governmental entity. (8) The family relationships of the township assistance applicant. (9) Whether the township assistance applicant or members of the applicant's household have relatives able and willing to assist the applicant or a member of the applicant's household.