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Board hears proposed bylaws changes for Aging and Veterans Services Advisory Council; vote set for consent agenda in December
Summary
Washington County Health & Human Services staff presented proposed amendments to the Aging and Veterans Services Advisory Council bylaws to align with new Older Americans Act rules and to clarify veteran representation. Staff said the board will see the amended bylaws on the consent agenda on Dec. 9, 2025.
Washington County Health & Human Services on Oct. 28 presented amended bylaws for the Aging and Veterans Services Advisory Council (AVSAC) and described the process used to update the advisory council's governing document.
The board heard from Mira Samantel, director of Health & Human Services, and Rebecca Miller, AVSAC program supervisor, who said the amendments align the council bylaws with clarified federal rules from the Older Americans Act and increase visibility and clarity for veteran participation on the council.
Why it matters: The Older Americans Act (OAA) requires area agencies on aging to maintain a senior advisory council; updated federal rule language promulgated in 2024 required local AAAs to implement changes by October 2025, staff said. The proposed…
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