Boards, Commissions & Committees: Members

SENIOR CENTER COMMISSION

Staff Contact
Linda Kopping 356-5225

Origin
Contact staff.

Number of Members
Seven.

Appointed By
The City Council (6), and (1) additional at-large member, who is an eligible elector of Johnson County Iowa but not a resident of the City of Iowa City, appointed by majority vote of the six City Council appointees to the Commission.

Term
Three years commencing on January 1.

Duties
To serve in an advisory role to the City Council with regard to the needs of the Senior Center and its participants. In conjunction with this role, it makes policy and program recommendations; joins staff and other interested persons in seeking adequate financial resources for the operation of the Center; encourages full participation by senior citizens; promotes the effective integration of the Center into the community; cooperates with organizations sharing common goals; acts as an advocate with regard to the needs of area senior citizens; and assists the City Manager in the evaluation of personnel.

Public Meeting
Monthly at the Senior Center.

Member Name	Term Begins	Term Ends
Charles Felling, Vice Chair	1/1/2010	12/31/2012
Jean Martin	1/1/2010	12/31/2012
Michael Lensing, Secretary	1/1/2008	12/31/2010
Jay Honohan, Chair	1/1/2008	12/31/2010
Sarah Maiers (At-Large)	1/1/2010	12/31/2012
Rosamond Hanson	1/1/2009	12/31/2011
Mercedes Bern-Klug	1/1/2009	12/31/2011