The council does the following:
- Recommends basic policy guidelines for the administration of the activities of aging and veteran services on behalf of older adults (persons 60 years of age and older), their families and caregivers as well as veterans and their dependents.
- Advises the agency on questions of policy, programs and actions affecting the delivery of services.
- Advises the agency with respect to the development of the Area Plan and budget and reviews and comments on the completed Area Plan and budget before it is transmitted to the appropriate authorities.
- Reviews and evaluates the administration of the Area Plan and the operations conducted under the plan to determine the department’s effectiveness in meeting the needs of the people it serves.
- Advocates on behalf of the needs of older adults and veterans in the community on issues germane to improving the quality of life of older adults, their families, and caregivers as well as veterans and their dependents.
Membership
The 13 members are volunteers and are appointed by the Washington County Board of Commissioners for three-year terms. Members may be reappointed for two additional terms. A minimum of 51% of the members must be ages 60 or above. Older members must include individuals residing in rural areas, minority individuals and people who are participants or are eligible to participate in the agency’s programs. Members under 60 years of age include representatives of older individuals, are local elected officials, or are providers of veterans health care and the general public. For more information, call 503-846-3093.
Meetings
The Advisory Council meets on the third Thursday of every other month from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at Washington County Disability, Aging and Veteran Services and virtually via Teams. See the calendar of upcoming meeting dates.
Meeting minutes
Meeting minutes are available upon request by calling 503-846-3093 or [email protected].
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