Orange County NC Website
Browse       Search
43 <br /> ADVISORY BOARD ON AGING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES <br /> SECTION I: SCOPE <br /> A. Purpose <br /> 1. To establish a policy and procedures whereby the Orange County Board of <br /> Commissioners will establish the specific policies and procedures governing the <br /> Advisory Board on Aging. <br /> 2. The Orange County Board of Commissioners may appoint an advisory board whose <br /> duty is to serve in an advisory capacity to the Orange County Department on Aging <br /> concerning services and programs for older persons. <br /> B. Authority <br /> 1. North Carolina General Statute 153A-76 grants boards.of county commissioners the <br /> authority to establish advisory boards. <br /> 2. The Orange County Advisory Board Policy serves as the underlying policy document <br /> to which the Advisory Board on Aging, in addition to this policy and procedure <br /> document, is subject. <br /> 3. In the event that (here is a conflict between the Orange County Advisory Board <br /> Policy and this Policies "and Procedures document this Policies and Procedures <br /> document shall control: <br /> C. Charge <br /> 1. The charge of the Advisory Board on Agmg is to advise the Orange County Board of <br /> Commissioners and Department °,on Aging- on comprehensive and integrated <br /> approaches to the delivery of services to Orange County's seniors. <br /> SECTION II;_ GOALS AND OBJECTIVES <br /> A-,.:,, Goals <br /> 1. To provide a,comprehensive and integrated approach to the delivery of services to <br /> Orange County's seniors in the fields of health, mental health, social services, <br /> recreation, employment and other programs under federal, state and local <br /> authority. <br /> 2. The Advisory Board on Aging shall act as a liaison between older residents of Orange <br /> County and the County government. <br /> B. Objectives <br /> 1. Suggest policy and make recommendations to the Department and the Board of <br /> County Commissioners on the special needs of the elderly. <br /> 2. Work to stimulate and promote needed services and programs for older persons <br /> 3. Assist public and voluntary agencies in providing services to older adults <br /> 4. Review and make recommendations concerning service a proposals and funding of <br /> services that have impact on older persons. <br /> 5. Consult with and assist the Department on Aging Director in the preparation of the <br /> Department's budget. <br />