A Director of the Fairview Park Senior Life Office shall be appointed by the Mayor. The Director shall have executive authority over the programs and activities. Under the authority and direction of the Mayor and Council, the Director shall:
(a) Be responsible for the development and adoption of all policies and rules governing the operation of the Senior Life Office and its services, provided that these do not conflict with provisions herein stated;
(b) Evaluate, initiate and co-ordinate City programs, services and activities for senior citizens;
(c) Determine the needs of senior citizens and actively pursue the fulfillment and satisfaction of those needs by responsible levels of government within the community;
(d) Determine that services and facilities provided, operated, contracted for or supported by the City for senior citizens are being operated in conformity with the rules and regulations established by the City;
(e) Disseminate information concerning senior citizens and establish and maintain a central clearinghouse of information at all levels of government that would be of interest or benefit to senior citizens;
(f) Preside over all meetings, including those of the advisory council provided for in Section 147.02. The Director shall schedule and preside at a general meeting open to the general public not less than once a month. Such meeting shall be for the purpose of discussing the activities, programs, requirements and needs of senior citizens;
(g) Encourage, promote and aid in the establishment of programs and services on a local level for the betterment of the living conditions of senior citizens by making it possible for them to enjoy and participate in family and community life; and
(h) Encourage senior citizens to maintain adequate physical, social and emotional regimens so that they can live dignified and independent lives.
(Ord. 80-32. Passed 6-16-80.)