[Adopted 8-16-2016 by Ord. No. 16-18]
There is hereby established a Senior Citizen Advisory Committee
for the Borough of Westwood, to be known as the “Senior Citizen
Advisory Committee (SCAC)" of the Borough of Westwood.
A.
The mission
of the Senior Citizen Advisory Committee (SCAC) is to provide general
recommendations to the Senior Services Program Manager in matters
related to Borough services, infrastructure, and social services that
are unique to the Borough's senior citizen residents. To promote and
encourage seniors to participate in all aspects of community life,
to the best of their ability. The Senior Citizens Advisory Committee
provides a conduit for information among the Senior Services Program
Manager, the senior center and relevant community-based groups. SCAC
identifies needs relevant to the senior population such as recreation,
transportation, housing, nutrition and medical care, and recommends
programs and strategies to implement solutions.
[Amended 8-17-2021 by Ord. No. 21-19]
B.
The purpose
of the Senior Citizen Advisory Committee is to advise the Senior Services
Program Manager of senior programs to be implemented, and to work
with the Senior Services Program Manager to evaluate and make recommendations
for any senior citizen opportunities at the request of the Mayor and/or
Council. The goal of the SCAC is to assist in championing the issues
relevant to the age-friendliness of Westwood.
[Amended 8-17-2021 by Ord. No. 21-19]
C.
The SCAC
may modify their mission statement upon the annual reorganization
of the Committee and the approval of the Mayor and Council.
A.
The SCAC
shall be made up of as follows: six resident members (age 55 and older),
two of whom shall reside in the Westwood House; one member who is
knowledgeable in administration and delivery of senior services and
may reside outside of the municipality; the Westwood Senior Services
Program Manager; and two resident alternates (age 55 and older). The
members of the SCAC shall be appointed by the Mayor with consent of
the Council in the following manner: three people shall be appointed
for a one-year term; three people shall be appointed for a two-year
term; and three people shall be appointed for a three-year term. All
appointments thereafter shall be for a three-year term. The Senior
Services Program Manager term will not expire. One Councilmember shall
be appointed annually as the Committee's liaison for a one-year term.
[Amended 2-20-2018 by Ord. No. 18-4;8-17-2021 by Ord. No. 21-19; 4-19-2022 by Ord. No. 22-8]
B.
Any vacancy occurring for any reason shall be filled for the unexpired
term by appointment of the Governing Body.
C.
The SCAC shall organize annually and from its members elect a Chair
and Secretary.
A.
The duties of the SCAC shall be as follows:
(1)
Advise the Senior Services Program Manager regarding issues unique to senior citizens within the context of the Committee's purpose and mission under § 6-36.
[Amended 8-17-2021 by Ord. No. 21-19]
(2)
Recommend solutions to meet the needs of Westwood's senior and aging
residents promoting the ideals and concepts for aging in place.
(3)
Review existing programs when necessary to ensure events and programs
benefit the changing needs of the Borough's senior population.
(4)
Assist the Senior Services Program Manager in investigating and researching:
[Amended 2-18-2018 by Ord. No. 20-2; 8-17-2021 by Ord. No. 21-19]
(a)
Subsidies, grants, and/or other aid available in conjunction
with the Borough's Grantsperson from federal government, the State
of New Jersey, the county of Bergen, and nongovernmental agencies,
sources, individuals, corporations, foundations, etc.; and
(b)
Proposed programs, services, facilities, and activities for
the benefit of Westwood's senior citizens.
(5)
Serve as a conduit of information between the municipal government
and the Borough's senior citizens.
(6)
Perform such other duties as may be requested by the Mayor and Council.
(7)
Submit an annual report to the Borough Administrator.
B.
The SCAC shall meet at least eight times a year and shall comply
with the Open Public Meetings Act and Open Public Records Act and
shall furnish copies of its minutes for posting on the Borough website.
The SCAC shall keep complete and accurate records of its meetings
and activities and shall make an annual report to the Mayor and Council,
and such other reports as may be requested by the Governing Body.
