[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town of Marlborough 9-27-2011 (§ D.10 of the Town Code). Amendments noted where applicable.]
There shall be a commission on aging in the Town of Marlborough, consisting of five regular members and three alternate members, which shall be called the "Marlborough Commission on Aging." Members and alternate members shall be appointed by the Board of Selectmen and shall be chosen as follows:
A. 
At least two regular members of the Commission shall be members of the public 60 years of age or older. The three alternate members shall be members of the public, with preference given to individuals 60 years of age or older. All members so appointed shall be persons interested in and committed to the consideration and solution of the problems of the aging.
B. 
A chairperson shall be elected by a majority of the regular members of the Commission. Alternate members shall attend all meetings and shall take the place of a regular member when a regular member is absent from a meeting. When taking the place of an absent regular member, such alternate member shall be counted toward a quorum and shall have all the voting rights of the absent member. The Chairperson shall rotate alternates to serve in this capacity as needed.
C. 
The Town of Marlborough's municipal agent for elderly persons, appointed pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes § 7-127b (a) shall be an ad hoc member of the Commission. The First Selectman, the Chatham Health District, Roy B. Pettengill Ambulance Association and the Marlborough clergy (or their designees) serve as nonvoting ex officio members.
A. 
In January of each year, the Board of Selectmen shall appoint regular members and alternate members to replace those whose terms are then expiring. All regular members and alternate members shall be appointed to hold office for a period of three years. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired portion of the term, and the Commission may recommend a candidate to the Board of Selectmen to fill said vacancy. All members of the Commission shall serve without compensation.
B. 
If any appointed member of the Commission fails to attend three consecutive meetings of the Commission or fails to attend 50% of all meetings of the Commission held during any calendar year, it shall be cause for removal. Any vacancy occurring other than by expiration of term shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment for the balance of the unexpired term.
The purpose of the Commission shall be to review and analyze the needs and conditions of the elderly and aging in relation to housing, nutrition, employment, economic welfare, health, recreation, social services, transportation and other matters and problems of concern to the elderly. The Commission shall also plan, coordinate, develop and implement programs to meet the needs and improve the conditions of the elderly and aging within the Town of Marlborough and shall provide coordination and linkage of such plans and programs with existing services. The Commission shall act as an advocate for the elderly and aging and shall make recommendations to the Board of Selectmen during the budget process.
The Commission shall initiate, plan and coordinate services and programs for the elderly and aging with the Town of Marlborough in accordance with its purpose. It shall review, initiate and recommend approval or disapproval of application for federal, state, local and private funds for programs for the elderly and aging to the Board of Selectmen. The Commission shall assist in interpreting and developing policies and guidelines for elderly services and programs. The Commission shall meet at least once every month on a date which shall be determined by the regular members and call a special meeting from time to time as necessary. The Commission shall be authorized to establish and promulgate bylaws to enable it to function in fulfilling its duties. It is not intended that the Commission shall operate programs.
The Commission shall prepare an annual budget. Said budget shall be submitted to the Board of Selectmen for the next fiscal year budget.