The Advisory Council is established to:
(a) Advise and assist Aging and Independence Services, the Health and Human Services Agency, the Chief Administrative Officer and the Board of Supervisors in the preparation, development, and evaluation of County programs, procedures, budget and policies in accordance with the duties and responsibilities defined in the Older Americans Act. This Council is not empowered by establishing authority, ordinance or policy to render decisions of any kind on behalf of the County of San Diego or its appointed or elected officials. The Advisory Council will not endorse or support any political activity or candidate for elective office.
(b) Encourage and facilitate public participation in Aging and Independence Services and participate in the development of the Aging and Independence Services policy in order to insure inclusion of citizens' perspectives. The Advisory Council shall carry out advisory functions which further Aging and Independence Services' mission of developing and coordinating community-based systems of services for all older persons in the Area Agency on Aging planning and service area. The Council shall advise Aging and Independence Services relative to developing and administering the Area Agency on Aging area plan; conducting public hearings; representing the interest of older persons; and reviewing and commenting on all community policies, programs and actions which affect older persons with the intent of assuring maximum coordination and responsiveness to older persons.
(Amended by Ord. No. 8524 (N.S.), effective 6-8-95; amended by Ord. No. 9083 (N.S.), effective 10-28-99; amended by Ord. No. 10206 (N.S.), effective 5-3-12; amended by Ord. No. 10581 (N.S.), effective 1-10-19)