They currently are seeking four members from Lake County and four from Mendocino County.
The council shall advise the governing board on issues such as developing the area four-year plan and development and coordination of community policies and programs throughout both counties, dealing with issues important to older adults.
Council members must meet at least one of the following criteria:
Be an older adult person 60 years or older;
An advocate of older persons;
A representative of a health care agency or organization serving older adults;
A person providing leadership in the private and/or volunteer sectors;
A local elected official; or
A member of the general public residing in Lake or Mendocino County.
Fifty percent of the membership shall be older persons.
Anyone interested in serving on the Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council should contact the AAA at 707-463-7775 in order to receive an application for membership.
Applications must be submitted by Dec. 31, 2009.