Los Angeles Municipal Code Art. 2 Purpose of the Department

The Department is established to provide for proper planning, coordination, direction and management of various activities and services provided by the City for senior citizens in accordance with Federal, State, and local laws, and rules, regulations, guidelines, agreements and policies established thereunder.

The Department shall, on behalf of the City:

(a) Propose, develop and implement senior citizen programs established by the Mayor and City Council for the purpose of
alleviating problems and improving the quality of life of senior citizens;

(b) Establishing comprehensive, coordinated services and opportunities for senior citizens;

(c) Provide assistance to individuals and organizations desiring to initiate or develop services for senior citizens;

(d) Administer and oversee senior citizen programs, services and activities funded by Federal and State grants, including Older
Americans Act funds, City appropriations and other sources of funds, whether private or governmental. The Mayor and the City
Council intend that the Department shall cause to be carried out programs, services and activities developed by the City to benefit
senior citizens; and

(e) Plan and coordinate senior citizen programs and activities which may be implemented by or through the cooperation of other
City departments.

SECTION HISTORY

Added by Ord. No. 157,596, Eff. 5-15-83.