§ 34-2. Duties and powers.  


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  • The duties and powers of said commission shall be:

    (1)

    Plan environmental and personal services to meet the needs of the elderly population through the evaluation of services and the identification of major problems affecting the elderly.

    (2)

    Stimulate and review needed programs and services for the elderly.

    (3)

    Conduct research on the needs of the elderly in this community and develop alternative means of meeting these needs.

    (4)

    Cooperate with elderly citizens and organizations servicing or representing the elderly to meet the needs of the elderly population of the community.

    (5)

    Provide information relative to programs and services for the elderly in the community and sources of support for programs and services.

    (6)

    Encourage the cooperation of agencies servicing the elderly.

    (7)

    Recommend to and cooperate with federal, state and local agencies in the development of public policy toward the elderly.

(Gen. Ord. No. 40-1971, 9-13-71)