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Acting chair Marlene Riley outlines Baltimore County Commission on Aging’s advisory role
Summary
Marlene Riley said the Commission on Aging advises the Baltimore County Department of Aging, is made up of 15 volunteer members (8 appointed by the county executive, 7 by councilmembers) and raises new trends at monthly meetings to improve services for older adults.
Marlene Riley, acting chair of the Baltimore County Commission on Aging, told viewers the commission serves in an advisory role to the Baltimore County Department of Aging and meets monthly to raise new trends and issues in the field.
"The commission itself is comprised of 15 members, and we're all volunteers," Riley said. She said eight members are appointed by the county executive and seven are appointed by councilmembers to represent their districts.
Riley described the commission’s function as bringing emerging issues to department staff and advising on strategies to better serve older adults across Baltimore County. The commission’s work, she said, helps connect county programs with partners such as senior centers, libraries and local businesses.
The remarks came during a segment of the Time of Your Life program in which the host asked Riley to explain the commission’s membership and duties. The commission’s advisory role means it does not set policy but recommends actions and programs to the Baltimore County Department of Aging.
Riley's description included concrete membership numbers and appointment methods and provides a point of reference for residents who want to understand or engage with the county’s aging services.
