Cal. Welf. & Inst. Code § 9202
California Commission on Aging
Redline — January 1, 2011 → current.View current text →
Current — January 1, 2025
As of January 1, 2011
The duties and functions of the commission shall be to do all of the following:
The duties and functions of the commission shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following:
(a) Serve as the principal advocate body in the state on behalf of older individuals, including, but not limited to, advisory participation in the consideration of all legislation and regulations made by state and federal departments and agencies relating to programs and services that affect older individuals.
(a) Serve as the principal advocate body in the state on behalf of older individuals, including, but not limited to, advisory participation in the consideration of all legislation, regulations, and initiatives made by state and federal departments and agencies relating to programs and services that affect older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers.
(b) Participate with the department in training workshops for community, regional and statewide senior advocates, to help older individuals understand legislative, regulatory, and program implementation processes.
(b) Participate with the department in training workshops for community, regional and statewide aging and disability advocates, to promote greater understanding of the legislative, regulatory, and program implementation processes.
(c) Prepare, publish, and disseminate information, findings, and recommendations regarding the well-being of older individuals.
(c) Prepare, publish, and disseminate information, findings, and recommendations regarding the health and well-being of older individuals.
(d) Actively participate and advise the department in the development and preparation of the State Plan on Aging, conduct public hearings on the State Plan on Aging, review and comment on the state plan, and monitor the progress of the plan’s implementation.
(d) Actively participate and advise the department in the development and preparation of the State Plan on Aging, conduct public hearings on the State Plan on Aging, review and comment on the state plan, and monitor the progress of the plan’s implementation.
(e) Meet at least six times annually in order to study problems of older individuals and present findings and make recommendations.
(e) Meet at least four times annually in order to study problems of older individuals and present findings and make recommendations.
(f) Hold hearings throughout the state, that may include conducting an annual statewide hearing inviting all departments administering programs affecting seniors, in order to gather information and advise the Governor, Legislature, department, and agencies on all levels of government regarding solutions to problems confronting older individuals and the most effective use of existing resources and available services for individuals.
(f) Hold hearings throughout the state, that may include conducting an annual statewide hearing inviting all departments administering programs affecting older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers, in order to gather information and advise the Governor, Legislature, department, and agencies on all levels of government regarding solutions to problems confronting older individuals and the most effective use of existing resources and available services for individuals.
(g) Hire an executive director and, within budgetary limits, such staff as may be necessary for the commission to fulfill its duties.
(g) Hire an executive director, who will, within budgetary limits, hire staff as may be necessary for the commission to fulfill its duties.
(h) Develop, in cooperation with the department, a method for the selection of delegates to the statewide legislative meeting of senior advocates.
(h) Perform other duties as may be required by statute, regulation, resolution, or executive order.
(i) Meet and consult with the Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council of California in order to exchange information, and assist in training, planning, and development of advocacy skills.
(j) Monitor and, when deemed appropriate, engage in federal advocacy efforts that may include, but not be limited to, providing comments on federal Older Americans Act reauthorizations and federal rulemaking packages impacting older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers.
Official source: California Legislative Information. Reproduced from public-domain California statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.