The Marin County Commission on Aging

Mission Statement
To provide information and advocacy for services that enable older adults to live with dignity.

Description
The Marin County Commission on Aging is a 23-member federally mandated advisory council to the Marin County Board of Supervisors. The Commission works closely with the County's Division of Aging and Adult Services on behalf of Marin’s older adults. Commissioners are appointed to three-year terms by either the Board of Supervisors or the 11 incorporated Cities and Towns in Marin. In addition, Marin County's Senior Assembly Member and Senior Senator, representatives of the California Senior Legislature (CSL) also serve as ex-officio members for a two-year term.

Core Purpose To make life better for older adults Core Values Dignity Quality of Life Advocacy Every Senior Should Have Basic Needs Satisfied

Click on the photograph of the Commission above for your Representative on the Commission on Aging.

Commissioners want to hear from their constituents! Click on the photograph of the Commission above for your Representative on the Commission on Aging. If you are interested in applying for a vacant seat, contact the appointing jurisdiction, or call the Division of Aging and Adult Services for more information at 473-7118.

Commission Activities

Public Meetings

The public is invited to attend any of the Marin County Commission on Aging meetings. Click here for the Schedule of Meetings 2011-2012. A presentation is made at 10:00 a.m. featuring a noted guest speaker on a topic of interest to older adults, their families and professionals. The business meeting will follow at 11:15 a.m. Click here for the General and Committee meeting Agendas and Minutes.Contact the Division of Aging and Adult Services main line at (415) 473-7118.

 

Newsletter

The Commission produces a quarterly newsletter, Great Age . Click on the link to view the latest edition on-line or call the Division of Aging and Adult Services and ask to be placed on the newsletter mailing list.

Sub-Committee Meetings
Commission of Aging sub-committee and task force meetings are open to the public and the Commission welcomes participation. The following Committees meet regularly:

Executive Committee Health Committee Housing/Transportation Committee Legislation Committee

Nutrition Committee Planning Committee Public Information Committee Elder Abuse Task Force

Special Task Forces
Join the Commission and other community partners to address these critical issues:

• Elder Abuse Prevention Community Task Force
• Older Adult Fall Prevention Task Force