There is established a Commission on Aging of the Town, consisting
of nine members appointed by the Board of Selectmen, each member to
serve without compensation for a term of three years, except that
upon the initial appointment of said Commission, the Board of Selectmen
shall designate three to serve for one year, three to serve for two
years, and three to serve for three years.
The powers, duties and functions of the Commission on Aging
shall be exercised under the supervision of the Board of Selectmen
and shall include the following:
A. To appraise, plan, develop and coordinate services and programs for
the aging and aged in East Granby, including but not limited to services
and programs relating to health, welfare, education, recreation and
transportation, and without regard to whether such services and programs
are governmental or are sponsored by private agencies such as service
and civic clubs and church groups;
B. To apply for, receive and administer funds and grants from the state,
federal government or any other source for such services and programs;
C. To disseminate to and among the aging and aged in East Granby information
of special interest to them;
D. To advocate the interests of the aging and aged in East Granby before
all other Town officials, boards, commissions and agencies.
In carrying out its duties, the Commission on Aging shall elect
from within its membership a Chairman and such other officers as it
may deem convenient; it may promulgate bylaws for its proceedings
consistent with this chapter; it may from time to time appoint consultants
or committees either from within or without its own membership and,
subject to generally applicable budget limitations and requirements,
it may employ staff, enter into contracts and provide facilities.