2. Whenever it appears necessary to appoint a representative payee for a recipient who is functionally incapacitated, a complaint seeking such appointment may be filed with the court by the welfare board. The complaint shall set forth the name, age, and place of residence of the recipient; the name and place of residence of the nearest relative of the recipient, if known; and that the recipient has been found otherwise eligible to receive a grant of public assistance.

L.1964, c.155, s.2; amended 2013, c.103, s.121.