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Aging Advisory Council
The requirement for an Advisory Council is in both the Federal Older Americans Act of 1965 as amended, and in the Pennsylvania Code which created the Department of Aging in 1978. The Advisory Council is responsible for reviewing documents pertaining to the substance and scope of the area plan and area plan contract and to review summaries detailing progress achieved by the agency. The Advisory Council is responsible to act as an advocate for older people by ensuring that the public is informed of needs of the County’s elderly population. The council assists in advocating on various legislative initiatives. The council also assists in monitoring of senior center and transportation programs.
Meeting Schedule:
First Wednesday of every month at 9:30 am at the Willowbank Office Building in Room 146. Meetings are not held in January or July. Visit the County’s Calendar for more events.
Membership:
The Advisory Council shall consist of a minimum of 15 voting members. The members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners. At least 50% of members must be senior citizens, one should represent older persons, one or more must be an elected official and the rest are made up of the general public.
Term Length:
3 Years
Current Members:
Member Name | Term Expires |
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Connie Cousins | November 13,2026 |
Carol Hine | December 31, 2025 |
Charles Mensch Jr. | February 29, 2025 |
Mary Dupuis | December 31, 2023 |
Joe Davidson | December 31, 2023 |
Michael Murray | December 31, 2023 |
Raymond Forziat | December 31, 2023 |
Nathan Varner | December 31, 2023 |
Susan Babcock Hoover | December 31, 2024 |
Joyce White | December 31, 2025 |
Matthew Fenton | December 31, 2024 |
Constance Martin | December 31, 2024 |
Liza Behrens | December 31, 2024 |
Jill Lilli | December 31, 2024 |
Christine King | December 31, 2025 |
Steven Dershem, Commissioner | December 31, 2023 |
Mary Hart | December 31, 2023 |