Bill > S487

This bill proposes several amendments to Section 8B of Chapter 40 of the Massachusetts General Laws, which governs Councils on Aging. The changes modify the language describing the roles and responsibilities of these local councils, updating terminology and expanding their scope. Specifically, the bill adds the phrase "and deliver services" to the council's existing mandate of carrying out programs, replaces the term "problems of the aging" with "needs of older adults" to reflect a more person-centered approach, changes "such clerks" to "staff" to use more inclusive language, and adds a provision that allows the director of an advisory council to appoint staff and employees in line with municipal needs. These modifications aim to provide more flexibility and a more contemporary understanding of elder services, emphasizing support and service delivery rather than viewing aging solely through the lens of problems.

Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S487