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Editor's Note: Historic note: initially established by City Council resolution 3-20-2002.
[Amended 3-26-2014 by L.L. No. 1-2014]
The mission of the City of Rye Senior Advocacy Committee is to support the concerns of Rye's elder adults, to advocate for their needs, and to seek new models and opportunities to better accommodate Rye's older population in order to develop and maintain a healthy, diverse populace in which citizens of all ages have the opportunity to contribute to the strength of the Rye community.
There shall be a City of Rye Senior Advocacy Committee in place of the position of Senior Advocate, to consist of seven members, all residents of Rye or individuals who worked for service institutions serving Rye, to serve for three-year terms; the initial appointments shall be staggered with two one-year terms, two two-year terms, and three three-year terms; and the members of the Rye Senior Advocacy Committee shall be appointed by the Mayor, with the approval of the City Council, and one member shall be designated by the Mayor as Chairman.
The Committee will achieve its mission by:
A. 
Building its knowledge base and personal contacts with service providers and experts who focus on senior citizen needs in health and medical services, insurance, housing, transportation, legal and geriatric services.
B. 
Establishing a resource center with reference information located principally in the Rye Free Reading Room with satellite locations in the Damiano Center and on the City's Web site.
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Establishing a system for personal contacts with the Committee or its staff.
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Assisting seniors to gain access to the appropriate services.
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Developing a list of volunteers who are willing and able to provide personal assistance as appropriate.