Current through Vol. 42, No. 1, September 16, 2024
(a)
Purpose. The purpose, function, and rules of the State Council on
Aging (Council) are delineated in the Council bylaws. The bylaws provide that
the Council advises the Aging Services (AS) director on all matters pertaining
to the development, implementation, and administration of AS programs to assist
AS in identifying the needs and representing the interests of older Oklahomans.
(1) Over 50 percent of the Council must be 60
years of age or older, the remainder being representative of public and private
service organizations or agencies.
(2) Meetings must be held four times per year
, but special meetings may be held when deemed necessary.
(3) AS is responsible for providing staff
assistance to the Council to ensure effective operation.
(4) Members are appointed by the Oklahoma
Human Services (OKDHS) Director, upon the AS director's recommendation, serve
staggered, three-year terms, and may be reappointed for only one additional,
consecutive term.
(5) Former
members may be appointed following one year's absence from Council
service.
(b)
State
Council on Aging Duties. State Council on Aging duties include:
(A) communicating older Oklahomans' needs,
conditions, and concerns to entities, including the:
(i) OKDHS Director and AS director;
(ii) State of Oklahoma Governor's
Office;
(iii) Oklahoma State
Legislature;
(iv) United States
Oklahoma Congressional Delegates;
(v) applicable state agencies;
(vi) applicable federal agencies;
and
(vii) general public;
(B) reviewing and commenting on
all rules and policies, budget appropriations, planning regulations, and
legislation that benefit or adversely impact older Oklahomans, and advocating
for their concerns and issues while maintaining high visibility and a strong
voice;
(C) monitoring and
evaluating the provision of services to older Oklahomans;
(D) conducting public forums and seeking
input on the needs, conditions, programs, or issues involving older Oklahomans;
and
(E) advising the AS director on
all matters pertaining to:
(i) development
and implementation of policies, budget appropriations, planning, regulations,
and standards;
(ii) effective and
efficient administration of division programs;
(iii) development of training and educational
programs; and
(iv) administration
of AS functions.
(c)
Cross reference. Refer to
Oklahoma Administrative Code
340:105-10-12.
Amended at 19 Ok Reg
1170, eff 5-13-02; Amended at 24 Ok Reg 1325, eff
6-1-07
