Senior Advisory Board

The Board shall:

• Evaluate community needs and resources on a regular basis and incorporate relevant findings into a statement of purpose guiding the provision of senior services in the area;
• Assist the City Council and city administration in developing long-range plans, goals, priorities, and objectives for the delivery of senior services, including types, levels, and quality of services, through the Marjorie Stewart Senior Community Center and other local senior services;
• Assist the City Council and city administration in creating public policy on senior safety, housing, transportation, health, and other needs relevant to the senior community;
• Promote public participation and awareness of programs to increase the use of the senior services in and around Sherwood, including at the Marjorie Stewart Senior Community Center;
• Establish and maintain coordinated and cooperative working relationships between residents, the business community, faith community, youth population, schools, other agencies, the city government including the Marjorie Stewart Senior Community Center and other local senior services;
• Undertake additional responsibilities as may be designated by City Council or requested by city staff.