Mission Statement
To provide information and advocacy for services that enable older adults to live with dignity.
Description
The Marin County Commission on Aging is a 23-member federally mandated advisory council to the Marin County Board of Supervisors. The Commission works closely with the County's Division of Aging and Adult Services on behalf of Marin’s older adults. Commissioners are appointed to three-year terms by either the Board of Supervisors or the 11 incorporated Cities and Towns in Marin. In addition, Marin County's Senior Assembly Member and Senior Senator, representatives of the California Senior Legislature (CSL) also serve as ex-officio members for a four-year term.
Public Meetings
The public is invited to attend any of the Marin County Commission on Aging meetings.
Commission meetings are held at various locations throughout Marin. Click the Schedule of Meetings link on the right side of this page for further details.
A presentation is made at 10:00 a.m. featuring a noted guest speaker on a topic of interest to older adults, their families and professionals.
The business meeting will follow at 11:15 a.m.
The General Commission Meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month except for May and August.
Questions: contact the Division of Aging and Adult Services main line at (415) 473-7118.
How to Become a Commissioner
Applications may be obtained from the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, Room 329, Administration Building, Marin Civic Center (415-473-7331), the City Clerk in the appropriate jurisdiction, or access the application online at: http://199.88.77.92/lfserver/GenBoardApp
