The seven members shall each serve for a four-year term. Thereafter,
each member shall be appointed for a four-year term and shall serve
until his/her successor is duly appointed. Vacancies caused by resignation
or otherwise shall be filled for the unexpired part of the term thereof
by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Municipal Council.
A regular meeting of the Commission shall be held at least once
every month at a time to be fixed by the members of the Commission.
Special meetings shall be called by the Chairperson or, in his/her
absence, the Vice Chairperson.
The duties of the Commission shall be limited to:
A. Recommending policy and guidelines for the operation of the Township
of Irvington programs for seniors. The Senior Citizen Commission's
recommendations shall be limited to planning and programmatic review
and shall in no way affect the decisions concerning the Township of
Irvington Health Department's operational budget or personnel.
[Amended 7-14-2009 by Ord. No. MC 3407; 7-1-2014 by Ord. No. MC 3511]
B. Assist the Department of Health in the planning and implementation
of Township-wide comprehensive service programs for the senior citizens
and residents of the Township of Irvington.
[Amended 7-14-2009 by Ord. No. MC 3407; 7-1-2014 by Ord. No. MC 3511]
C. Establish policies and procedures for its own governance.
D. Identify the unmet needs and services gaps which affect the elderly.
E. Make recommendations for legislative programs and actions on behalf
of the elderly.
[Amended 7-14-2009 by Ord. No. MC 3407; 7-1-2014 by Ord. No. MC 3511]
The Mayor shall, through the Director of the Department of Health,
subject to available appropriation, make and cause to be made services
and provisions that are necessary for the adequate function of the
Commission.
All Township departments and agencies shall cooperate with the
Commission in all respects.