(A) There is hereby established a Frederick County Department of Aging which has the responsibility of administering programs and activities as approved by the county.
(B) The Frederick County Department of Aging is an area agency on aging as defined in Md. Code Ann., Health Services Article § 10-101 and is the local agency designated by the Maryland Department of Aging, pursuant to the Federal Older Americans Act of 1965, (as amended) within a planning and service area, to administer the delivery of a comprehensive and coordinated plan of social and other services and activities for the elderly.
(C) The Department shall have the authority and responsibility to create, implement, administer and cease programs and activities as approved by the county. The Department shall act pursuant to state and federal laws that direct and fund services and activities for the elderly. The Director shall meet regularly with the Frederick County Commission on Aging keeping the members informed of programs and progress of the Department of Aging, coordinating activities as appropriate and receiving suggestions from the Commission.
(Ord. 02-18-314, 8-6-2002; Ord. 14-23-678, 11-13-2014)