Bill 129 — Ii Fl(] 11 I I~ Fourth Session, 16Th Legislature, 21) Eij~ U the Legislative Assembly of I\Lberta Bill 129 the Alberta Senior Citizens Council Act (Legislature 16, Session 4)

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Alberta — Bills

1971 Bill 129 II Fl(] 11 I I~ Fourth Session, 16th Legislature, 21) Eij~ U THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF i\LBERTA BILL 129 The Alberta Senior Citizens Council Act MR. RUSSELL First Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... Second Reading Third Reading ............................. . Printed by L. S. Wall, Queen's Printer, Edmonton

BILL 129 1971 THE ALBERTA SENIOR CITIZENS COUNCIL ACT (Assented to , 1971) HER MAJESTY, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, enacts as follows: 1. The functions of the C.ouncilare dependent upon such appropriations of funds by the Legislature as are necessary to carry out the obj ectsand powers 'Of the Oouncn. 2.

In this Act (a) "Corporati'On" means the Alberta Housing Cor poration; (b) "C.ouncil" means The Alberta Senior Citizens Council; (c) "housing unit" means a unit as defined in The Alberta Housing Act; (d) "Minister" means a member of the Executive Council charged with the 'administration of this Act; (e) "municipality" means a city, town, new town, vill age, county, municipal district, improvement dis trict or special area; (f) "senior citizen" means a citizen resident in Alberta who has attained the age of 65. 3.

(1) There is hereby created a council styled "The Alberta Senior Citizens Council".

(2) The Council shall consist .of twelve senior citizens appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council, one of whom shall act as chairman.

(3) The Lieutenant Governor in Council may make regulations prescribing the terms of 'Office and conditions of service 'Of members 'Of the C.ouncil. 4.

(1) The Council shall meet (

a) at least ten times each year in such places and on such days as may be fixed by the chairman, and

Explanatory Notes I. Appropriation of funds 2.

Definitions 3. Constitution and membership. The Council is to be composed of volunteer citizens and is intended ,to be self-governing and will elect its own ,chairman. 4. Meetings. By fixing a minimum of ten meetings per year and allowing the Chairman to fix the time and place of meetings, the Council is given great flexibility. This is extended by permitting the calling of any other meetings the Council deems necessary. The meetings are to be conducted according to ,by-laws which the Council itself makes. At all times, a minimum of direction from the government is encouraged.

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b) at such IQther times and places as the Council con siders ne1cessary.

(2) The Council may make by-laws respecting (

a) the calling of m'eetings of the Council, (

b) the conduct of busine,ss thereat, including the fixing of a quorum, (

c) the duties and conduct of the members of the Council, and (

d) generally as to the eonduct of the business and 'affairs of the Council. 5. The objects of the Council are to develop, coordinate and encourage throughout the Province, and in muni cipalities (

a) recognition IQf contributions made to the life of Alberta by its ,senior 'Citizens, (

b) spe'Cial programs and projects by and for senior citizens, (

c) general interest in ,and knowledge of senior citizens, and (

d) such other services and functions as may be de signated by the Minister. 6. In addition to the powers invested in the Council by this Act, the Council has power to 2 (a) (

b) designate a day which a municipality may by by law proclaim as '''Sendor Citizens Day", organize volunteer employment agencies for the specific purpose of assisting senior citizens in ob- taining p2.rt time employment, (

c) organize senior citizens housing cooperatives for the purpose of providing housing units for senior citizens under the terms of The Alberta Housing Act, (

d) organize programs to assist senior citizens in taking examinations and tests for drivers' licences, (

e) consult with and advise IQfficials of the Alberta Health Care Insurance ClOmmission 'On all matters pertaining to the costs of health care in Alberta insofar 'as they affect senior citizens, (

f) organize from time to time special transportation arrangements, journeys, tours and holiday camps in Alberta specifically for senior citiz'ens, and (

g) organize 'any IQther programs specifically for senior citizens as may be designated by the Minsiter.

Expla natory Notes 5. Objects. The Council is to be concerned with the problems and ambitions of senior 'citizens throughout rthe province. As well, it seeks to promote understanding and encoura,gement of the past accomplishments ;and future objectives of Allberta's: senior citizens. 6. Powers. The Council generally ihasadvisory 'and organiz ational functions directed towards helping, in a meaningful manner, in those areas of concern that are of prime interest to senior citizens - the constructive ruse of leisur:e time, housing, health care, 'and :a sense of involv:ement. 2

7. The Council may .accept grants, gifts and bequests fr'Omany s'Ource and any m'Oneys s.o acquired shall be placed in a separate acc'Ount fQr the w.ork 'Of the Council. 8. The Council shall n'Ot empl'Oy any 'Officers, empl'Oyees 'Or agents but may request the Minister fr'Om time t'O time ,t'O pr'Ovide the services ofempl'Oyees and agents 'Of the public service f.or limited periods of time. 9.

(1) At the beginning 'Of each year the C'Ouncil shall make a report 'Of its work during the preceding year t'O the Lieutenant G'Overn'Or in Council.

(2) A 'C'OPY of the annual report of the Council shall be laid bef'Ore the Legislative Assembly within 15 days after the c'Ommencement 'Of the next ensuing sessi'On. 10. The Pr'Ovincial Aud1t'Or, or his n'Ominee, shall from time t'O time, and at least once a year audit the re·ceipts and expenditures 'Of the Council. 11. This Act comes into f'Orce 'On the day UP'On which it is assented t'O. 3

7. Acceptance of Grants. This Act allows for and should encourage financial gifts and bequests 'and grants from all sources, including all levels of government. 8. Employees. The Council is not intended to develop into a large bureaucracy and therefore is not permitted to hire permanent employees. It will carry out its functions with active ·and inter ested volunteers throughout the province. 9. Annual Report. 10. Audit. 3 Title: 1971 (16th, 4th) Bill 129, The Alberta Senior Citizens Council Act

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Citation	L16 S4 4960
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