Commission on Aging Information Packet

Composition: up to 11 Members
Term: Two Years
Staff Contact: Avis Connolly, (925) 671-3419


Membership Requirements: Resident of Concord holding no other municipal office in the City of Concord. At least 51% of the members shall be over the age of 60.

Example of Duties: Identify, improve and develop services and opportunities for senior citizens in Concord; act as a resource to all City boards and commissions on issues affecting seniors; serve on the Contra Costa Advisory Council of Aging subcommittees to identify the unmet needs of senior citizens and evaluate the effectiveness of existing programs and laws; develop an annual work program, establishing short and long term goals in order of priority.

Meeting Times and Places: 3rd Wednesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. in the Concord Senior Center, Classroom B, 2727 Parkside Circle in Concord. All meetings are open to the public.


Commission on Aging Mission Statement

To serve as a liaison between Concord’s senior citizens, organizations, government agencies and service providers to insure that senior needs are being met.


Commission on Aging Goals

  1. To promote a community spirit among senior citizens of Concord.
  2. To recognize and promote leadership, excellence and creativity within the senior community.
  3. To advocate on behalf of the senior community and promote public awareness of its interests and concerns.
 
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