In addition to powers under the Charter, the Commission shall have the following powers and duties:
(a) To develop, as the Area Agency on Aging, policy goals for the City and County of San Francisco in the form of an Area Plan as specified by federal regulations. Such plan is to be subject to the review and approval of the Mayor and the Board of Supervisors;
(b) To provide a comprehensive and coordinated service delivery system for senior citizens through the implementation and monitoring of the Area Plan pursuant to federal regulations set forth above by: (1) establishing standards, and (2) assessing services needed, (3) awarding subgrants (4) and providing technical assistance and monitoring of service providers under the plan;
(c) To establish an Advisory Council to advise the Commission in accordance with federal law and regulations;
(d) To serve as advocate and focal point for Senior Citizens’ Programs; and
(e) To make an annual report to the Board of Supervisors regarding the accomplishments of the Commission and the Council in terms of service, delivery and coordination and development of senior resources in the City and County of San Francisco.
(Amended as Sec. 5.53 by Ord. 248-85, App. 5/23/85; redesignated by Ord. 109-24, File No. 240281, App. 6/6/2024, Eff. 7/7/2024)