Two slots open on Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council

The Imperial County Area Agency on Aging announced it is accepting applications for two positions on its Advisory Council.

Currently ICAAA has one vacant senior advocate position and one vacant law enforcement position available on the council.

The senior advocate position, as selected by the Advisory Council, could represent any of the following: family member of frail elderly, program participant, veteran or veteran representative, or community volunteer.

The law enforcement representative, as selected by the council, would be an active or retired person associated with police, sheriff, federal law enforcement, or the justice system.

The Imperial County Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council serves to advise ICAAA regarding issues important to Imperial County seniors and their caregivers. Advisory Council members support ICAAA with the following purposes: annual public hearings, needs assessments, recommendations, program monitoring, and advocacy.

The composition of the Advisory Council is prescribed in the laws and regulations of the Older Americans

Act (federal), as amended, and the Older Californians Act (state). All members are responsible to participate, as fully as possible, in all activities of the council, including the development, revision, and approval of the Area Plan on Aging. Each member is required to be present, to serve on at least one committee, and to attend scheduled meetings of the Advisory Council.

Interested candidates may find applications online at www.aaa24.org or at the Imperial County Area Agency on Aging office located at 778 W. State St. in El Centro. Applications are due by Aug. 14, and elections are to be conducted during the regularly scheduled Advisory Council meeting on Sept. 17, at 9 a.m.

For additional information, contact Monica Veliz De Leon, information and assistance coordinator, at (442) 265-7033.