Board seeks older adult representative to serve on subcommittee

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners (BOC) is seeking an older adult representative to serve on the Oakland County Area Agency on Aging Subcommittee. Interested individuals must be at least 60 years of age and reside in Oakland County. The representative selected will serve a two-year term ending on December 31, 2018. A mileage reimbursement per diem will be provided. The deadline to apply is March 19.

The Area Agency on Aging was established pursuant to Michigan Compiled Law 400.589. The Agency assists in developing and coordinating policies and programs to meet the needs of the County's aging and older population. The Area Agency on Aging 1-B (AAA-1B) is a non-profit organization responsible for improving the lives of the more than 420,000 seniors in Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, St. Clair, Washtenaw and Oakland Counties. The 20-member Board has representatives appointed from Oakland County as follows:

-One (1) Oakland County Commissioner.

-One (1) Older Adult Representative (any person 60 years of age or older).

To apply, go to www.oakgov.com/boc and click on the "Ad Hoc Committees" tab on the left-hand navigation menu. Then click on the "Area Agency on Aging" link to access the application form, which applicants can fill out and submit via email to montej@oakgov.com or print and mail to: Oakland County Board of Commissioners, 1200 N. Telegraph Rd., Pontiac, 48341. Applicants can also fax it to 248-858-1572. For additional information, contact the Board of Commissioners at 248-858-0100.

Published: Fri, Mar 10, 2017