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City of Springfield, MA
Hampden County
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[Adopted as Title 2, Ch. 2.34, §§ 2.34.040 through 2.34.070, of the 1986 Code; amended in its entirety 3-6-1987]
There is established in the City a municipal department to be known as the "Department of Elder Affairs."
The Department of Elder Affairs shall be the principal agency of the City to mobilize the human physical and financial resources available to plan, develop, and implement innovative programs to ensure the dignity and independence of elderly persons. The Department shall also serve as an advocate for the dignity and independence of elderly persons.
The Department of Elder Affairs shall be under the supervision and control of a Commissioner of Elder Affairs, who shall be the appointing authority for such office.
There shall be a position of Grants Manager in the Department of Elder Affairs. The Grants Manager shall work under the direction of the Commissioner of Elder Affairs.