The purpose of this chapter is to establish a Suffolk County
Senior Citizens' Advisory Board to advise and assist the Director
of the Suffolk County Office for the Aging to develop a network of
services to assist older residents to remain independent in their
homes and communities for as long as possible.
The Board shall have the following powers, duties and responsibilities:
A. Advise the Director of the Office for the Aging on issues and concerns
facing older residents in the community.
B. Assist the Office for the Aging in developing the Annual Plan for
Aging Services in Suffolk County.
C. Attend annual public hearings on the Annual Plan for Aging Services
in Suffolk County.
D. Review nominations and recommend an honoree for the annual Suffolk
County Senior of the Year award.
E. Advise the Director of the Office for the Aging and assist with advocacy
to federal, state, and County elected officials on issues affecting
older adults.
F. Perform such other duties as may be requested by the County Executive
or the County Legislature.
G. Advise the County Executive and the County Legislature on all matters
relating to the development and administration of programs under the
Older Americans Act of 1965, as well as other federal and state programs
involving older residents.