BOARD: Alaska Commission on Aging
BOARD IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 071
DEPARTMENT: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
AUTHORITY: AS 47.45.200
STATUS: Active
SUNSET DATE: 6/30/2008
REQUIREMENTS: No Legislative Confirmation or Financial Disclosure required
PROHIBITIONS: Cannot serve more than two consecutive terms or 8 consecutive years, whichever is longer.
TERM: 4 years
DESCRIPTION: 11 Members - Seven persons appointed by the Governor based on their knowledge and demonstrated interest in the concerns of older Alaskans; plus the chair of the Pioneers Homes Advisory Board; the commissioner of the Dept. of Commerce, Community and Economic Development or designee; and the commissioner of the Dept. of Health and Social Services or designee: and a senior services provider- regardless of age. Names of persons qualified for and interested in serving will be requested from senior citizens' organizations. Appointments shall be made to assure representation of low-income and minorities and rural/urban areas and statewide geographical representation. At least 6 persons appointed by the Governor shall be 60 years of age or older, 2 of whom shall be 65 years of age or older. Each must be a resident of the State of Alaska.
FUNCTION: Approve a comprehensive statewide plan, subject to the approval of the department, that identifies the concerns and needs of older Alaskans and, with reference to the approved plan, prepare and submit to the Governor and Legislature an annual analysis and evaluation of the services that are provided to older Alaskans. Makes recommendations directly to the Governor and Legislature with respect to legislation, regulations, and appropriations for programs or services that benefit older Alaskans. Encourage the development of municipal commissions serving older Alaskans and community-oriented programs and services for the benefit of older Alaskans; Help older Alaskans lead dignified, independent, and useful lives; Employ an executive director who serves at the pleasure of the commission; Request and receive reports and audits from state agencies and local institutions concerned with the conditions and needs of older Alaskans. With approval of commissioner of HSS, set policy for the administration of state and federal programs subject to state control. Give assistance upon request to senior housing office in AHFC regarding senior housing loans. Provide to the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority recommendations concerning the integrated comprehensive mental health program, and the use of money in the mental health trust consistent with regulations adopted under AS 47.30.031
CHAIR: Commission selects.
SPECIAL FACTS: Serve at the pleasure of the Governor. Quorum - majority of voting members. Meetings: four quarterly meetings per year. If a person appointed to the board fails to attend three consecutive meetings of the commission- a majority of the members may request the governor to terminate that member from the board.
COMPENSATION: Standard Travel and Per Diem.
MEETINGS: At call of chair or majority of members; at least 4 times each year.
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