COMMISSION ON AGING
Austin City Code § 2-1-132
in effect§ 2-1-132 - COMMISSION ON AGING
(A) The Commission on Aging shall serve as an advisory board to the council concerning the quality of life for older adults in the Austin area and to help ensure they are productive, independent, and healthy.
(B) The council shall appoint 15 commission members:
(1) the mayor may nominate two commission members and each council member may nominate one commission member;
(2) the Travis County Commissioners Court shall appoint one commission member;
(3) the Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area shall appoint one commission member;
(4) the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority shall appoint one commission member.
(C) The commission should include members who are representatives of or sensitive to the needs of the older adult population. Members should have substantive knowledge on issues concerning older adults including but not limited to health, affordable housing, basic needs, transportation, social engagement and inclusion, and caregiver support. The commission as a whole should be inclusive and represent a diversity of ethnicity, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, socioeconomic status, and national origin; and include older adults who are representatives of the Austin community.
(D) The commission shall:
(1) advise the council on issues related to the older adult population in the Austin area;
(2) evaluate and recommend programs, policies, and practices that create a positive impact and reduce the burden on older adults;
(3) determine the needs of older adults in the Austin community, and advise council regarding these needs; and
(4) promote the contributions of older adults to the cultural, economic, and historical value of Austin.
(E) The council encourages the commission to hold periodic joint meetings with the Mayor's Committee for People with Disabilities.
Source: Ord. 20130926-081; Ord. No. 20141211-204, Pts. 17, 18, 7-1-15; Ord. No. 20171214-043, Pt. 1, 12-25-17; Ord. No. 20220929-094, Pts. 1—4, 10-10-22.
Source: City of Austin, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT2AD_CH2-1CIBO_ART2BO_S2-1-132COAGFetched: 10/27/2026
