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R. 1929, c. 137. P.L. 1931, c. 216, Art. VII, [section symbol] 7. 22.24 - - Department of Public Welfare. See State Board of Charities and Corrections: 22.20. 22.25 - - Department of Health and Welfare. Created by P.L. 1931, c. 216, [section symbol] 1. Duties - - supervise the interests and life of the citizens of Maine. Note: See also State Board of Health: 22.15. Legislative History: P.L. 1931, c. 216, [section symbol] 1. P. &S. L. 1937, c. 100. P. &S. L. 1939, c. 101. P. &S. L. 1965, cc. 234; 241; 254; 257; 280. P. &S. L. 1969, c. 166. P. &S. L. 1971, cc. 127; 150. P. &S. L. 1973, c. 96. 22.26 - - Commissioner of Health and Welfare. Created by P.L. 1931, c. 216, [section symbol] 2. Duties - - act as head of the department; coordinate functions among the bureau. Legislative History: P.L. 1931, c. 216, [section symbol] 2. R. 1933, c. 12. 22.27 - - Old Age Assistance Commission. Created by P. &S. L. 1937, c. 105, Title II, [section symbol] 5. Abolished by P. &S. L. 1943, c. 69, [section symbol] 1. Duties assumed by the Commissioner of Health and Welfare. Duties - - examine and pass upon all applications for old age assistance. Members - - 3 residents of Maine appointed by the Governor with advice and consent of the Council. 1 shall be a member of the minority party. Legislative History: P. &S. L. 1937, c. 105, Title II, [section symbol] 5. -102- [centered at bottom of page]