There shall be a Council on Elder Affairs which shall coordinate
and carry out programs designed to meet the needs of the Town's
elderly and aging population in cooperation with programs of the Department
of Elder Affairs established under the provisions of MGL c. 6, § 73.
The Mayor shall appoint a Director of Elder Affairs, who shall
serve an indefinite term and shall act as a liaison between the Mayor
and the Council on Elder Affairs.
The Director of Elder Affairs shall recommend, oversee, coordinate,
and carry out educational and social programs designed to meet the
needs of the Town's elderly residents, consistent with programs
established by the State Department of Elder Affairs.
The Mayor shall appoint a Council on Elder Affairs Advisory
Board, which shall consist of at least five and no more than nine
members, and shall provide advice and make recommendations relative
to programs offered to the Town's elderly residents. The Mayor
shall designate a member of the Council on Elder Affairs Advisory
Board to serve as Chair, and the members shall select a Vice Chair
and Secretary. All members of the Advisory Board shall serve without
pay.
The names, addresses, telephone numbers, or other identifying
information about elderly persons in the possession of the Council
shall not be public records, but the use of these records shall comply
with MGL c. 19A, §§ 14 to 24, inclusive, as a condition
of receiving a government contract, program grant or other benefit,
or as otherwise required by law.