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State Council on Aging
- State Council on Aging Staff
The State Council on Aging was established under RCW 43.20A.680 as an
advisory council to the Governor, the Secretary of Social and Health
Services, and the Office of Aging or any other office solely designated as
the state unit on aging. The State Council on Aging may be designated by
the Governor to serve as the State Advisory Council to the State Unit on
Aging with respect to federally funded programs as required by federal
regulation.
The State Council on Aging has the following powers and duties:
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To serve in an
advisory capacity to the Governor, the Secretary of Social and Health
Services, and the State Unit on Aging on all matters pertaining to
policies, programs, and services affecting older persons;
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To create public
awareness of the special needs and potentialities of older persons; and
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To provide for
self-advocacy by older citizens of the state through sponsorship of
training, legislative and other conferences, workshops, and such other
methods as may be deemed appropriate.
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To
establish bylaws to aid in the performance of its powers and duties.
State Council on Aging Staff
Aging & Disability Services Administration
State Unit on Aging Legislative Coordinator
Tiffany Sevruk
360-725-2538
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