among standards, requirements or procedures in Federal programs,
except as specifically required under other provisions in this
article. Whenever possible, except for residency requirements
for general assistance, and consistent with State law, the
department shall establish rules, regulations and standards for
general assistance consistent with those established for aid to
families with dependent children. In no instance shall the
rules, regulations and standards established for general
assistance provide for assistance greater than that provided for
aid to families with dependent children. If three or more
general assistance recipients reside together in the same
household, their income eligibility and cash assistance shall be
no greater than income eligibility and cash assistance from aid
to families with dependent children for a household of the same
size. The secretary or a written designee is the only person
authorized to adopt regulations, orders, or standards of general
application to implement, interpret, or make specific the law
administered by the department. The secretary shall issue
interim regulations whenever changes in Federal laws and
regulations supersede existing statutes. In adopting
regulations, orders, or standards of general application, the
secretary shall strive for clarity of language which may be
readily understood by those administering assistance and by
those who apply for or receive assistance. For the purpose of
this subsection, the term "household" does not include single-
room occupancy residences, rooming houses, nonprofit residential
programs or personal care facilities receiving charitable
funding or Federal, State or local government funding.
(2) The department shall establish rules, regulations and
standards for the maximum monthly cash assistance received by a
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