8.92.040 Administration.
A. The Department shall develop rules and procedures for the implementation of this Chapter. The rules and procedures shall at a minimum include:
1. process for obtaining cremation authorization from the Medical Examiner when there is no other person authorized to do so;
2. procedures for tracing and recovering from decedents' estates after reimbursement has been made, if and when it is cost-effective for the County to do so;
3. guidelines for the showing required in Section 8.92.030 A., including due diligence in locating persons required or willing to provide for disposition;
4. procedures for verifying decedents' indigency; and all other rules and procedures which may be necessary and prudent to effectively implement this Chapter;
5. establishment of uniform rates for services.