Los Angeles County Municipal Code Ch. 3.78 Los Angeles County Commission for Older Adults

There is created the Los Angeles County Commission for Older Adults, herein referred to in this chapter as the "commission" pursuant to the Older Americans Act of 1965 as amended in 2006 and 42 United States Code Service section 3026.

(Ord. 2010-0032 § 3, 2010.)

The purpose of the Commission shall be to advocate for relevant inclusive and effective services, programs, and policies that are designed to meet the needs of a diverse aging population. The Commission shall further the mission of the Los Angeles County Area Agency on Aging by enhancing a comprehensive, coordinated, and culturally responsive community-based delivery system of services throughout Los Angeles County planning and service areas, which include, but are not limited to the following:

A.

Build a culture of learning to educate and inform the community-at-large on the needs and matters associated with an aging society and the service structure required to address the identified issues;

B.

Provide intentional strategic support, leadership, and subject matter expertise to further the Los Angeles County Area Agency on Aging's goals and adjustments as needed; and

C.

Provide a forum for County departments, community groups, and organizations engaged in aging services, advocacy, and legislative efforts.

(Ord. 2021-0061 § 1, 2021; Ord. 2010-0032 § 4, 2010.)

The terms "older adult" or "older person" as referred to in this section shall have the same meaning as "older individual" as that term is used and defined in the Older Americans Act as amended.

(Ord. 2010-0032 § 5, 2010.)

The Commission shall consist of twenty five (25) members to be appointed by the Board of Supervisors and equally apportioned between the five (5) supervisorial districts. The Los Angeles County Area Agency on Aging shall recommend two (2) qualified candidates per supervisorial district.

(Ord. 2021-0061 § 2, 2021; Ord. 2010-0032 § 6, 2010.)

The Board of Supervisors and the Commission shall establish an advisory council in accordance with the Older Americans Act as amended. Individuals shall be appointed based on the following criteria:

A.

More than 50 percent older individuals, including minority individuals who are participants or who are eligible to participate in the Los Angeles County Area Agency on Aging program;

B.

Representatives of older individuals;

C.

Representatives of health care provider organizations, including providers of veterans' health care (if appropriate);

D.

Representatives of supportive services providers organizations;

E.

Individuals with leadership experience in the private and voluntary sectors;

F.

Local elected officials;

G.

The general public;

H.

Representatives of the diverse population of community members that Los Angeles serves;

I.

Family caregivers of older individuals who are participants or who are eligible to participate in the Los Angeles County Area Agency on Aging programs; and

J.

Representatives of the business community.

(Ord. 2021-0061 § 3, 2021; Ord. 2010-0032 § 7, 2010.)

A.

Each member of the Commission shall serve at the pleasure of the Board of Supervisors.

B.

A term will consist of three (3) years.

C.

No member of the commission may serve more than two (2) consecutive terms as specified in subsection B of this section. The Commission members who have served two (2) consecutive three-year terms are eligible for reappointment after a minimum one-year hiatus from the Commission.

D.

A member's position on the Commission shall become vacant upon their death, resignation, or removal by the Board of Supervisors. In the case of such vacancy, the Board of Supervisors shall appoint a successor to serve until the position next becomes vacant under subsection B of this section.

E.

The provisions of Chapter 5.12 of the County Code shall not apply to the Commission.

(Ord. 2021-0061 § 4, 2021; Ord. 2010-0032 § 8, 2010.)

The Commission shall advise and make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors and to the Los Angeles County Area Agency on Aging relative to:

A.

Developing and administering the area plan;

B.

Conducting public hearings;

C.

Representing the interest of older individuals; and

D.

Reviewing and commenting on all community policies, programs, and actions which affect older individuals with the intent of assuring maximum coordination and responsiveness to older individuals.

(Ord. 2021-0061 § 5, 2021; Ord. 2010-0032 § 9, 2010.)

The commission shall meet once per month and may meet at such other times as may be deemed necessary by the president.

(Ord. 2010-0032 § 10, 2010.)

Subject to Board approval, the Commission shall enact bylaws and amendments thereto, which shall include provisions relating to the election of officers, their term of office, methods of voting, the structure of committees, and such other rules, procedures, and regulations as necessary to effect the purpose of the Commission.

(Ord. 2021-0061 § 6, 2021; Ord. 2010-0032 § 11, 2010.)

Consistent with the bylaws, the commission shall elect a president and such other officers as it deems appropriate.

(Ord. 2010-0032 § 12, 2010.)

Members of the commission shall serve without compensation except for mileage reimbursement for meeting attendance and any actual and necessary traveling expenses incurred in connection with their duties, including transportation, meals, and lodging.

(Ord. 2010-0032 § 13, 2010.)

The sunset review date for the Commission shall be determined by the Board.

(Ord. 2021-0061 § 7, 2021; Ord. 2010-0032 § 14, 2010.)