6.__Administration.__Administer in accordance with current fiscal and accounting regulations of the State and, in accordance with the philosophy, objectives and authority of this Part, any funds appropriated for expenditures by the council or any grants or gifts that may become available, accepted and received by the council.__The council shall also make an annual report that must be submitted directly to the Executive Director of the Legislative Council, the commissioner, the Governor and the Legislature not later than November 1st of each year concerning its work, recommendations and interests of the previous fiscal year and future plans.__The council shall make such interim reports as it considers advisable or as requested by the Governor or Legislature.

SUMMARY

This bill establishes the Maine Council on Aging as an independent advisory council. The council's duties include advising, consulting and assisting the executive and legislative branches of State Government on issues and activities related to older people; advocating on behalf of older people; disseminating information, sponsoring forums and holding a statewide Blaine House Conference on Aging at least every 2 years.