[Adopted 12-12-1974]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
SENIOR CITIZENS
Residents of the Borough of Allendale 55 years of age or older.
A Senior Citizens Committee is hereby created in the Borough of Allendale, in the County of Bergen and State of New Jersey.
A. 
The Committee shall consist of seven members, all of whom are residents of the Borough of Allendale. Members shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Borough Council for a term of two years and until their successors are approved and qualified, except that three of the initial appointments shall be for terms of one year. At least four members, but not more than six, shall be senior citizens.
B. 
All members shall serve without compensation.
C. 
The Committee shall adopt bylaws governing its operation which shall be subject to approval by the Borough Council, and upon approval, three copies shall be filed with the Borough Clerk.
The Committee shall elect a Chairman from the members and create and fill such other offices as it shall determine.
The Senior Citizens Committee shall have the power and authority to employ experts and a staff and to pay for their services and such other expenses as may be necessary and proper, not exceeding in all, exclusive of gifts, the amount appropriated by the Governing Body for the use of said Senior Citizens Committee.
The Senior Citizens Committee shall be concerned with matters affecting the general welfare of the senior citizens (present and future) of Allendale. The Committee shall:
A. 
Determine requirements for senior citizens' programs such as, but not limited to, recreation, education and housing.
B. 
Formulate plans for programs and activities to best meet the specific needs of Allendale senior citizens and present such plans to the Mayor and Council, the Recreation Committee, the Planning Board or other appropriate body for consideration and disposition.
C. 
Report to the Mayor and Council, or any board or committee appointed by the Mayor and Council, with recommendations on any pending action, in the interest of the senior citizens of Allendale.
D. 
Administer such senior citizens' programs as assigned or requested by the Mayor and Council.