[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Council of
the Town of East Hampton 9-9-2008. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Amended 2-8-2011; 7-23-2013; 4-11-2023 by Ord. No. 2023.03]
A.
There shall be a Commission on Aging in the Town of East Hampton,
consisting of seven regular members and two alternate members, which
shall be called the "East Hampton Commission on Aging."
B.
Members shall be appointed by the Town Council and shall be selected
as follows:
C.
All members so appointed shall be persons interested in and committed
to the consideration and solutions of the needs and concerns of the
elderly.
D.
A Chairperson shall be elected by the members of the Commission from
among the regular members.
E.
The Town Manager, the Director of Health of the Town of East Hampton,
and the Senior Services Coordinator and Municipal Agent for the Elderly
(or their designees) shall be nonvoting, ex officio members.
[Amended 2-8-2011; 7-23-2013]
In January of each year, the Town Council shall
appoint members to replace those whose terms are then expiring. All
members shall be appointed to hold office for a period of three years,
except for the initial appointments of which two regular members shall
be for three years, two regular members for two years, one regular
member for one year. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired portion
of the term, and the Commission may recommend a candidate to the Town
Council to fill said vacancy. Members of the Commission shall serve
without compensation.
The purpose of the Commission shall be to review
and analyze the needs and conditions of the elderly as brought to
its attention by the Senior Services Coordinator (or citizens at large),
in relation to housing, nutrition, employment, economic welfare, health,
long-term care, recreation, social services, transportation and other
matters and concerns of the elderly. The Commission shall act as an
advocate for the elderly and shall make recommendations to the Senior
Services Coordinator, Town Council and/or other relevant agencies
via the Town Council as appropriate. The Commission shall interact
with and coordinate services as needed and as available through Town,
regional, state or federal services. A key responsibility of this
Commission is to research, identify and attempt to secure funding
sources for the Town's elderly, including state grants as made available
pursuant to § 17B-425 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
A.
The Commission shall act as an advisory board to the
Senior Service Department of the Town of East Hampton.
B.
The Commission shall support the mission statement
of the East Hampton Senior Center.
C.
The Commission shall assist in interpreting and developing
policies and guidelines for services and programs for the elderly.
D.
The Commission may advise and make recommendations
to the Senior Services Coordinator with regard to programs and services
for the elderly. The Senior Services Coordinator may evaluate those
recommendations and implement as appropriate.
The Commission shall prepare a proposed estimate
of receipts and expenditures and may submit a proposed budget to the
Town Manager as provided in the Code of the Town of East Hampton.
