Commission on Services for the Elderly
| Nancy Liphardt |
Chairman |
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| Ruth Harney |
Member |
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| Doris Andrews |
Member |
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| Janice N. Creighton |
Member |
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| Sharon Gesek |
Member |
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| Mary Jo Richardson |
Member |
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| James A. Allen |
Member |
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General Information:
Seven members, one of whom shall be the Municipal Agent, appointed by the First Selectman and six of whom are appointed by the Board of Selectmen on a rotating basis: three for four year terms. Non-voting, ex-officio members may include the Senior Center Coordinator, Administrative Assistant and Lead Driver. The commission meets on the third Thursday of the month at 3:30 pm in the lounge at the Senior Center.
Powers and Duties: Promotes programs and advocates on behalf of Southbury’s elderly residents, assists the Town’s Director of Services for the Elderly in developing policies on local issues affecting seniors. The commission also informs residents about issues related to the elderly and advocates for state and federal services and legislation on their behalf.
Qualifications: Commission members should have demonstrated interest and concern for the social needs of the elderly and be familiar with issues of health care, housing and financial needs. Most desirable, would be those with special backgrounds or experience in the related fields of business, health care, mental health, nursing and/or geriatrics.
Regular Meeting Schedule for 2012: (3:30 PM, Senior Center Lounge)
January 19
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May 17 |
September 20 |
February 16
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June 21
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October 18
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| March 15 |
July 19
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November 15 |
April 19
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August 16 |
December 20
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Select date in below calendar for current schedule.
Minutes & Agendas:
Listing files in 'Commission on Services for the Elderly'