[HISTOY: Adopted by the Township Committee of the Township of Franklin 5-28-2019 by Ord. No. O-7-19. Amendments noted where applicable.]
There is hereby created an advisory committee which shall be known as the "Township of Franklin Senior Citizen Advisory Committee" hereinafter called the "Advisory Committee."
A. 
The Advisory Committee shall consist of nine members, all whom shall be appointed by the Mayor, with the consent of the majority of the members of the Township Committee, as a whole and shall serve at the pleasure of the Township Committee. There will also be two alternates to serve in case of absenses. Persons residing or working within the Township of Franklin shall be eligible for appointment as members of the Advisory Committee. Vacancies of the Advisory Committee shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointments except that vacancies occurring other than by expiration of term of office shall be filled only for the remainder of the unexpired term. All terms of appointment shall be for a term of one year. Any member that has served shall be eligible for reappointment.
B. 
The Mayor shall appoint, at Reorganization, two members of the Township Committee, with the consent of the majority of the members of the Township Committee, as liaisons to the Advisory Committee.
C. 
The Advisory Committee is encouraged to seek participation of other senior Township residents in its activities.
The Advisory Committee shall, by majority vote by its members, designate a member as Chairperson thereof who shall serve for a term of one year. At the first meeting of the Advisory Committee, its members shall establish rules and procedures for its members. It shall keep accurate records of its meetings and activities and shall file an annual report as provided in § 122-5 of this chapter.
The powers and duties of the Advisory Committee shall be to:
A. 
Encourage the active involvement of seniors of the Township of Franklin in activities which promote the health, safety, welfare and social interaction of senior citizens within the Franklin Township community.
B. 
Advise the Township Committee on matters affecting seniors and to report on activities of seniors.
C. 
Seek to coordinate, assist and unify efforts of individuals and private senior groups in accordance with the purposes of this chapter.
D. 
Maintain liaison and communications with public and private agencies and organizations of local, state and national scope whose programs and activities have an impact on seniors or which can be of assistance to seniors.
E. 
Carry out such other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Township Committee.
The Advisory Committee shall submit an annual report to the Township Committee not later than the first day of December of each year covering the activities and the work of the Advisory Committee and from time to time shall submit other such reports and recommendations as may be necessary to fulfill the purposes of this chapter.
The members of the Advisory Committee, including liaison members, shall receive no compensation for their services as members thereof, but may be reimbursed for reasonable and necessary appropriations made available therefor but only upon request to and approval by the Township Committee.