[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Meeting of
the Town of Westwood as Article 4B of the General Bylaws. Amendments
noted where applicable.]
The Board of Selectmen shall appoint a Council
on Aging in accordance with provisions of MGL c. 40, § 8B;
membership and term of office shall be in accordance with provisions
of the Town Charter.
[Amended 5-3-2010 ATM
by Art. 15]
The Council shall coordinate and carry out programs
designed to meet the problems of aging persons in accordance with
MGL c. 19A, as from time to time amended, and pursuant to this bylaw.
It shall perform the duty of establishing general eligibility standards
and selection preferences and priorities with respect to tenant selection
for elderly housing units, such units defined under applicable sections
of the Zoning Bylaw, as may be constructed within the Town.
After appointments are made by the Board of
Selectmen and at its first meeting, the Council on Aging shall elect
annually a Chairperson and a Secretary.
