There shall be a commission to study the needs of the aged and
to coordinate programs for such persons in the Town of Winchester,
consisting of nine electors of the Town of Winchester, appointed by
the Board of Selectmen. The members so appointed shall be persons
interested in the consideration and solution of the problems of the
aged. In addition to the nine members of the Commission, the Mayor,
or his designee, and the Town Manager shall be ex-officio members
of the Commission. Three appointments shall be for three years, three
appointments for two years and three appointments for one year. The
Board of Selectmen shall fill any vacancy in any such position for
the unexpired portion of a member's term pursuant to the provisions
of the Town Charter.
A Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and a Secretary shall be elected
by the members of the Commission from among the members. The Commission
shall be empowered to determine the time and place of its meeting
and agenda.
The Commission shall study the conditions and needs of elderly
persons in the community in relation to housing, economics, employment,
health, recreation, transportation and other necessary matters. The
Commission shall analyze the services provided to the aged by both
public and private agencies, and shall recommend to and advise the
Town Manager and the Director of the policies, programs and actions
the Commission deems necessary for the effective administration, management
and operation of the Senior Center and other major senior citizen
activities.
The Director shall be responsible for the implementation of
the policies promulgated by the Town of Winchester and shall be responsible
for all phases of the administration and management of the Senior
Center and other senior citizen activities, including their daily
operations. The Director shall further assist elderly persons in learning
of the community resources available to them and shall assist such
elderly persons in applying for federal, state and local benefits.
In addition, the Director shall publicize and make known the availability
of such federal, state and local resources and benefits. The Director
shall be subject to all applicable state guidelines and regulations
in the daily operation of the Senior Center and for other senior citizen
activities.
The Commission established by this chapter shall neither practice
nor allow any discrimination because of any person's sex, color, creed,
national origin or political views.