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Chapter 3.2, Page 8 3.2 COUNTY AGING UNIT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. ESTABLISHMENT WHEREAS, the elderly of Douglas County are now and have long been contributing members to this community's social and economic well-being. WHEREAS, increased planning and services need to be provided so that the elderly of Douglas County have the opportunity to realize their full potential and to participate in and have access to all areas of community life. BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that the Douglas County Board of Supervisors has established a Douglas County Commission on Aging which shall be the County Aging Unit. SECTION II. PURPOSES It shall be the purpose of this county aging unit to: A. Represent the views, interests and concerns of older people in all county matters affecting them; and B. Assure that older people have the opportunity to participate in, contribute to, and have access to all facets of community life to the limits of their capacity. SECTION III. DEFINITIONS As used in this ordinance, except where otherwise expressly provided Aelderly@ means people who are 60 years of age or older. SECTION IV. APPOINTING AUTHORITY The members of the county aging unit shall be appointed by the Chairperson of the County Board, subject to confirmation by the County Board of Supervisors. Nominations for membership shall be solicited from the community. ---PAGE BREAK--- Chapter 3.2, Page 9 SECTION V. MEMBERSHIP Membership of the county aging unit shall consist of the following: at least 51% of the members shall be aged 60 and over at least 51% of the members shall be people who are not elected officials representations of the varying income ranges and minority composition of the older adult population in the county. SECTION VI. TENURE The members shall serve for a term of three years with the exception of the original membership whose terms shall be staggered: one-third of the members shall be appointed for one year, one-third of the members for two years, and one-third of the members for three years. SECTION VII. POWERS AND DUTIES The County Aging Unit shall have the following powers and duties: A. To receive, disburse and administer funds for services and programs for older persons. B. To develop and implement an annual, comprehensive, coordinate, county aging plan for programs for older people. C. To develop policy for the county aging unit to carry out activities consistent with the purpose of this ordinance, and related to Federal and State Law. D. To conduct prior review and approval of all proposals relating to matters affecting older people that are to be considered by the County Board. E. To provide information to individuals, groups, and the community about the needs, interest, circumstances, and services available to older people. F. To assist and encourage other county services agencies in organizing, developing, modifying, and expanding available services and programs for older people. G. To identify and encourage the development of opportunities which enable older people to fully contribute to the welfare of the community. H. To submit an annual report of its activities to the County Board and such other reports as the County Board may deem appropriate. ---PAGE BREAK--- Chapter 3.2, Page 10 I. To elect a chairperson and other officers from among its members, to represent the County Aging Program. J. To adopt by-laws and procedures to facilitate operation of the unit providing they are not inconsistent with the rules and regulations of the county and the Area Agency on Aging. K. To perform such other functions as are deemed necessary by the County Board to fulfill the purpose of the County Aging Unit. L. To appoint one member to the Area Agency on Aging Board of Directors and two members to same Advisory Board. SECTION (VIII). FINANCES A. The program shall be financed by such funds as may be available through public and private sources; and the Board is authorized to accept private donations and to request and receive State and Federal grants-in-aid in addition to County funds. B. The Commission on Aging shall plan its financial operations on calendar year basis; and each year it shall submit its proposed budget for the next calendar year to the County Board of Supervisors prior to October 1, commencing in 1979 and each year thereafter. C. The expenses incurred in the operation of the program shall be paid by the County Clerk and charged by him against the appropriations and other funds credited to the program. Said Clerk shall receive, deposit and credit to the separate account of said program all funds paid over for the said program's operations by any source. SECTION IX. CONTRACT The existence of establishment or a program in combination with any other county or counties shall necessitate the execution of a written contractual agreement binding each county to perform its several and mutual obligations as set forth in this ordinance. SECTION X. REPORTS The Commission on Aging shall make an annual report to the County Board of Supervisors, and it shall make or cause to be made such reports as may be required by pertinent statutes. ---PAGE BREAK--- Chapter 3.2, Page 11 SECTION XI. ADMINISTRATION The County Board of Supervisors shall provide for the needs of the county aging unit including adequate staff support and office space. Such manpower and facilities may be provided directly, or purchased through a contract with a nonprofit corporation. SECTION XII. REPEALER Any ordinance or resolution previously enacted and relating to any predecessor agency or program, or which conflicts with this ordinance, is hereby repealed. SECTION XIII. EFFECTIVE DATE This ordinance shall take effect upon passage, approval and publication as required by law.