It shall be the purpose of this Council to carry out programs
and services to promote the well-being of the elder population in
this community. To accomplish this, our goals are:
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A.
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To identify the needs;
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B.
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To educate the community and enlist support and participation
of all citizens about their needs;
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C.
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To design, advocate and/or implement services to fill these
needs, or to coordinate existing services;
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D.
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To cooperate with the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder
Affairs and the Area Agency on Aging and to be cognizant of state
and federal legislation and programs regarding elders;
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E.
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To utilize the abilities of the seniors to serve the community
and to strive for intergenerational goals;
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F.
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The Board of the Sharon COA acts in an advisory capacity to
the Executive Director for the purpose of carrying out its programs,
policies, and services.
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