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The
Governor's Advisory Council on Aging
"The
Governor's Advisory Council on Aging is authorized by state legislation
to make recommendations to the Governor and the Secretary
of the Department of Health and Human Services for improving human
services to the elderly, including improved coordination
among State agencies. The Council also studies and recommends how
best to promote public understanding of problems affecting older
adults and considers the need for new state programs to address
these problems.
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It
is comprised of 33 members, with 29 people appointed by the Governor,
and 2 each appointed by the President Pro Tempore for the Senate
and the Speaker of the House of Representatives. Among these 33
are 19 at-large members, who are citizens knowledgeable about services
supported through the Older Americans Act, and 14 representatives
of state agencies or organizations serving older people. The Governor
designates the Chair. The Council meets at least quarterly, with
staff support provided by the Division
of Aging and Adult Services."
For
more information on the Governor's
Advisory Council
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