[Amended 10-16-2014]
In December for each year the Board of Selectmen
shall appoint members and alternate members to replace those whose
terms are then expiring. All members and alternate members shall be
appointed to hold office for a period of three years.
The purpose of the Commission shall be to review
and analyze the needs and conditions of the elderly and aging in relation
to housing, nutrition, employment, economic welfare, health, recreation,
social services, transportation and other matters and problems of
concern to the elderly. The Commission shall also plan, coordinate,
develop and implement programs to meet the needs and to improve the
conditions of the elderly and aging within the Town of Colchester
and shall provide coordination and linkage of such plans and programs
among existing services. The Commission shall act as an advocate for
the elderly and aging and shall make recommendations from time to
time to the Board of Selectmen and at the Annual Town Meeting regarding
services for elderly and aging persons.
[Amended 10-16-2014]
The Commission shall initiate, plan and coordinate
services and programs for the elderly and aging within the Town of
Colchester in accordance with its purpose. The Commission may seek
and review funding for programs for the elderly and aging. The Commission
shall assist in interpreting and developing policies and guidelines
for services and programs for the elderly and aging. The Commission
shall generally meet at least once every month on a date which shall
be determined by the members and shall call special meetings from
time to time as necessary. The Commission shall be authorized to establish
and promulgate bylaws to enable it to function in fulfilling its duties.
It is not intended that the Commission shall operate Senior Center
programs, but may operate programs or events that support the greater
Colchester elderly and aging population.
[Amended 10-16-2014]
The Commission shall prepare an annual budget
in support of the Commission on Aging programs. Said budget shall
be submitted to the Board of Selectmen to be included in the next
fiscal year budget for submission to the Board of Finance and the
Annual Town Meeting by December 1 of each year.