Current through 11/5/2024 election
Section 26-11-205 - Area agency on aging advisory council(1) Each area agency on aging, designated pursuant to section 26-11-203, shall designate an advisory council consisting of a representative body of laypersons and service providers who represent the interests of older persons within the planning and service area. The advisory council shall: (a) Serve to advise the area agency on aging;(b) Actively seek advice from community organizations on aging, senior advocacy organizations, and other persons or entities interested in the needs and problems of older persons;(c) Act as an advocate for and represent the issues and concerns of older persons; and(d) Take an active role in the development, planning, and implementation of the area plan.Amended by 2022 Ch. 38,§9, eff. 3/24/2022.L. 85: Entire part added, p. 978, § 3, effective May 29.