[1]
Editor's Note: This local law was approved at referendum on
11-5-2002, and became effective 1-1-2003.
A.
There is hereby created an Office of the Aging of the City of Yonkers
for the purpose of serving all citizens of Yonkers in order to improve
their social well-being. The head of the Office of the Aging shall
be appointed by, and serve at the pleasure of the Mayor and shall
serve at his or her pleasure. The head of the Office of the Aging
shall be a person with the qualifications and training necessary to
perform the functions of the office.
[Amended 11-4-2008 by L.L. No. 10-2008]
B.
The Office of the Aging shall be responsible for coordinating activities
relating to the senior citizens of the community. These activities
shall include but shall not be limited to meaningful programs for
health and nutrition as well as a variety of recreational activities.
The office of the Aging shall also:
(1)
coordinate and supplement the activities of public and private agencies
in resolving problems relating to senior citizens and in implementing
and developing various projects throughout the City relating to senior
citizens;
(2)
undertake and promote activities and establish, maintain and operate
projects and programs devoted in whole or in part to senior citizens;
and
(3)
implement through federal and state agencies and commissions the
funding of programs servicing senior citizens.
