N.Y. Elder Law § 216: Senior center council

§ 216. Senior center council. 1. Definition. For the purposes of this

section, the term "council" shall mean the senior center council

convened by the director pursuant to this section.

2. Membership. The senior center council shall consist of ten members

appointed by the director who shall serve as the chair. These members

shall have experience with the operation of senior centers and the

provision of services therein. Members shall also be broadly

representative of older adult groups and all geographic areas of the

state. At least two of these members shall be over the age of sixty-two.

3. Compensation. Members of the council, other than the director,

shall receive no compensation for their services, but shall be allowed

their actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their

duties pursuant to this section.

4. Purpose. The purpose of the council shall be to (a) provide a forum

for discussion of challenges facing senior centers across the state and

developing solutions;

(b) support sharing of information regarding efficient and effective

operation of senior centers in different areas around the state;

(c) encourage the spread of methods and programs with proven

effectiveness;

(d) create an environment for peer-to-peer support for senior centers

across the state; and

(e) offer recommendations for how the state can support senior centers

and lower barriers to effective service delivery.