33.1. Membership. The Town shall have a Council on Aging consisting of eleven residents appointed by the Selectmen.
33.2. Term. The term of office shall be three years commencing on July 1.
33.3. General Duties. The Council shall have the powers and duties of councils on aging under Section 8B of Chapter 40 of the General Laws. These include:
a. coordinating and implementing programs designed to meet the needs of the aging in coordination with programs of the Massachusetts Department of Elder Affairs; and
b. maintaining communication with those boards and organizations who may have an interest in the aging.
33.4. Director of Senior Services. The Council shall appoint a Director of Senior Services and such staff as it deems necessary.
33.5. Budget. The Council shall prepare an annual budget. The budget is subject to approval by the Selectmen. The Selectmen are responsible for presenting the budget to the Advisory Committee and for presenting the motion for the budget appropriation to Town Meeting.
33.6. Annual Report. In addition to the requirements of Article 4, the Council shall send a copy of its annual report to the Massachusetts Department of Elder Affairs.
33.7. General Provisions. The Council shall also be governed by Articles 2 through 7 of these bylaws and other provisions of these bylaws applicable generally to all boards, except as it is specifically directed by law or a provision of these bylaws to act otherwise.
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