There shall be a Council on Aging consisting of nine registered voters of the Town appointed by the Selectmen for staggered terms of three years. The term of office of any member shall expire on the day of the Annual Town Meeting in the last year of his/her term. The Selectmen shall fill any vacancies that may occur.
[Adopted 6-7-2021 ATM by Art. 34]
The Council shall annually elect a Chairperson and other such officers as it deems appropriate. The quorum for the transaction of business shall be a majority of the Council, but a number less than the majority may adjourn.
The Council shall have all the powers and duties conferred and imposed upon councils on aging in MGL c. 40 § 8B and any amendments thereof now or hereafter enacted. The Council shall identify the total needs of the aging community, enlist the support and participation of all interested citizens concerning those needs, design, promote or implement services to fill those needs, and support any other programs designed to assist the aging in the community. The Council shall cooperate with the Department of Elder Affairs and shall endeavor to be cognizant of all federal and state legislation concerning funding, information exchange and program planning for better community programming for the aging.
The Council shall submit an annual report to the Town and shall send copies thereof to the Department of Elder Affairs.