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Provided that a County raises a proportion of its own funds, it may accept financial assistance in the form of grant aid or loans.

Application for grants or loans from Local Authorities must be approved by the County Chairman and County Commissioner before submission.

Applications for grants or loans from Headquarters must have the approval of the County Chairman and the County Commissioner.

Applications for grants or loans from sources other than those referred to above must have the approval of the County Chairman and of the County Commissioner if the latter so directs.