Governor's Advisory Council on Aging

The Governor's Advisory Council on Aging is authorized by state legislation to make recommendations to the Governor and the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services for improving human services to the elderly, including improved coordination among State agencies. The Council also studies and recommends how best to promote public understanding of problems affecting older adults and considers the need for new State programs to address these problems. It is comprised of 33 members, with 29 people appointed by the Governor, and 2 each appointed by the President Pro Tempore for the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives. Among these 33 are 19 at-large members, who are citizens knowledgeable about services supported through the Older Americans Act, and 14 representatives of State agencies or organizations serving older people. The Governor designates the Chair, who is currently Ann Johnson. The Council meets at least quarterly, with staff support provided by the Division of Aging. Max Fenson and Louise Siler are currently serving on this council from Region O.

Governor's Advisory Council on Aging