2.20.010 Establishment and Mission Statement

There is hereby established a senior citizens’ commission which shall act as an advisory body to the city council in all matters pertaining to the needs, concerns and quality of life of all seniors in the city of Hawthorne. The senior citizens’ commission shall:

1. Analyze and evaluate the needs of seniors.
2. Coordinate the available resources for seniors from public agencies, non-profits and volunteer organizations.
3. Provide input in any new plans for programs, activities and events for seniors.
4. Reach out, publish, educate and/or disseminate relevant information pertaining to seniors. (Ord. 2047 § 1, 2013.)

Qualifications

All members of the commission shall be qualified electors of the city and at least 50 years of age. Elected Officials are not allowed to serve on the commission. Citizens are only allowed to serve on one commission.

Applications are available in the City Clerk's office of City Hall. Appointments are made by the Mayor and City Council.

Meetings

The Senior Citizen Commission meets at 3:00 p.m. on the 1st Wednesday of each month.

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

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Members

Each commissioner is paid $50 per commission meeting actually attended.

• Margaret Allen 
• Darvis Johnson
• Joseph N. Jackson
• Carol Maston
• Kathleen DeMesa

Contact

For more information please call 310-349-1640.