The purposes and functions of the senior citizen commission shall be as follows:
A. To assess the current status of community programs and services offered to older residents and to initiate the development of expanded services; and
B. To coordinate the development of long range programs among agencies serving the aged; and
C. To develop budget needs based on total community service and seek appropriate federal funding to implement proposed programs and be responsible for the disbursement of such funds in accordance with the budget needs of those agencies offering service and programs; and
D. To advise the mayor and the city council as to the needs of expanded service with respect to the aged community; and
E. To disseminate information relative to services and programs to the citizens of the city; and
F. To prepare and submit to the mayor and city council, annually, a summary report of its operations during the preceding fiscal year along with a statement of projected plans for action by the commission and a request for allocations of necessary funds. (Ord. O-02-90, 1-22-1990)