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3-13-1 Emergency Assistance - Credit/Service Authorization

PURPOSE

1.    To provide urgently needed items.

PRINCIPLE

2.    Credit/Service Authorizations (C/SA) are to be used where a delay, waiting for a cheque to be processed, would cause hardship.

3.    Issuing of a C/SA should be discussed with the applicant as the use of it will identify the individual as a recipient of Social Assistance.

POLICY

4.    The use of a C/SA is to help meet emergency needs.  A C/SA for emergency food only does not include the purchase of tobacco products, which are not considered food or an emergency need.

5.    The vendor to whom the C/SA is designated shall be the choice of the applicant.  Staff are not to encourage the support of any particular vendor.

6.    A C/SA is to be filled in completely, including any limitations to the C/SA value, such as an expiry date, volume, dollar value, one-time-only, etc.

PROCEDURE

7.    A C/SA for emergency food must indicate  “No Tobacco Purchase”.

CROSS REFERENCE
    3-13    Emergency Assistance