[HISTORY: Adopted by the City Council of the City of Gardner 6-5-1961 by Ord. No. 237; amended in its entirety 11-18-2013 by Ord. No. 1563. Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.]
A Council on Aging is hereby established.
[Amended 3-6-2023 by Ord. No. 1662]
The Council on Aging shall consist of seven members, appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by the City Council. The Mayor shall appoint individuals to serve for a term of three years. Upon expiration of the term of office of each member, a successor shall be appointed for a term of three years, or until a successor is duly appointed and qualified. A vacancy occurring may be filled at any time for the unexpired term by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by the City Council. Before entering the discharge of their duties, members shall be sworn to the faithful discharge thereof.
The Council on Aging shall have the duty and obligation of carrying out programs designed to meet the problems of the aging in coordination with the programs of the Massachusetts Council on Aging.
The names, addresses, telephone numbers, or other identifying information about elderly persons in the possession of the Council shall not be public records, but the use of these records shall comply with MGL c. 19A, §§ 14 to 24, inclusive, as a condition of receiving a government contract, program grant or other benefit, or as otherwise required by law.