Iowa Admin. Code r. 17-6.8 - AAA advisory council

(1) Member requirements. The AAA shall establish an advisory council composed of members, at least one-half of whom are aged 60 and older, which shall include:

a. Recipients of services under the Act, including minority older individuals and older individuals residing in rural areas;

b. Representatives of older individuals;

c. Current local elected officials;

d. The general public;

e. Representatives of health care provider organizations, including providers of veterans' health care, if appropriate;

f. Representatives of supportive and nutrition service providers; and

g. Persons with leadership experience in private and volunteer sectors.

(2) Duties. It shall be the specific responsibility of the advisory council to advise the AAA and:

a. Advocate for older individuals in the PSA by keeping informed of all activities and proposals concerning the older individuals;

b. Review and make recommendations on the content, formulation, administration and priorities of the area plan and participate in public hearings on the area plan;

c. Serve as an information link between the AAA and providers of services to older individuals in the PSA;

d. Review and comment on community policies, programs and actions which affect older individuals;

e. Assist in generating local support for development of programs for older individuals in the area.

(3) Frequency of meetings. The AAA advisory council shall meet at least quarterly.

(4) Staff support. The AAA shall provide staff and assistance to the AAA advisory council.

(5) Bylaws. The AAA advisory council bylaws shall contain at least the basic bylaws: name, purpose, members, officers, meetings, committees, parliamentary authority and procedure for amendment of bylaws. The bylaw on membership shall include, but is not limited to, the number of, selection process and length of terms for members.

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Iowa Admin. Code r. 17-6.8

ARC 8489B, lAB 1/27/10, effective 1/7/10