(A) Definitions. For the purpose of this section, OLDER PERSON and SENIOR CITIZEN means persons 60 years of age or older and their spouses.
(B) Establishment; composition; appointments; terms; compensation. There is hereby established in and for the city a Commission on Aging, which shall consist of seven members appointed by Council. The members initially appointed shall be divided into three groups of three members each, with terms for the members of each group expiring the first, second and third year, respectively, following their initial appointments to the Commission. Successive terms shall be for three years each in all cases, and all appointments to fill vacancies shall be for the unexpired term being filled. No compensation shall be furnished to the members of the Commission, except that, subject to the approval of Council.
(C) Powers and duties. The Commission on Aging shall have the following powers and duties:
(1) To plan, coordinate, evaluate, and provide activities, services, and programs for older persons;
(2) To recommend the operations and maintenance of one or more buildings or locations designed to carry out activities, services, and programs;
(3) To encourage, assist and advocate in the development of activities, projects, services, and programs directed towards the older persons of the community;
(4) To initiate, coordinate, and administer applications for funds designated to carry out the powers and duties of the Commission, and to utilize any such funds in the execution of its powers and duties, all of which activities shall be subject to advance approval by Council. However, this provision shall not be construed to give the Commission the power to borrow money without the advance consent of Council;
(5) To collect, analyze, and disseminate data concerning services which affect older persons;
(6) To elect from its membership a Chairperson, Secretary, and such assistant or vice-officers as it deems appropriate;
(7) To adopt such reasonable bylaws, rules, and regulations, which are not in conflict with the City Charter or this section, as may be necessary for its own government and for the full and complete execution of its power and duties;
(8) To report on a monthly basis to Council, or otherwise as Council may direct, with regard to the status of its programs and services; and
(9) To do any other act or thing arising from or concerning the performance of its powers and duties, which Council deems necessary, so long as such activities are not in conflict with any applicable laws or the City Charter.
(D) Budget. The Commission on Aging shall submit a proposed budget to the City Manager upon request.
(Ord. passed 2-10-2022)