Aging

Area Agency on Aging

Commission on Aging

Legislative/Advocacy Committee

The Legislative Committee submits position statements to the AAA Board for approval. Those positions establish the basis for action on public policy issues. This committee:

• Sets priorities for action on issues (including intergenerational issues) that affect older adults of Dane County.
• Researches issues in developing priorities and writes position papers.
• Develops links with groups advocating for older adults and the constituency concerned about aging issues in Dane County.
• Develops links with agencies providing services for older adults in Dane County, especially the 16 focal points for aging services.
• Follows deliberations of official bodies on positions taken by this committee and reports those actions to the aging constituency.
• Participates in activities of other groups working toward implementing the positions of this committee.
• Advocates for positions taken by this committee with federal, state, county, and local bodies responsible for taking action on those positions.