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a~os i1 R„ 207 ARTICLE II. DEPARTMENT ON AGING SECTION 1. CREATION OF THE LEE COUNTY DEPARTMENT ON AGING There is hereby created a Department to be known as the Lee County Department on Aging, which shall function directly under the County Manager. SECTION 2. DEPARTMENT ON AGING POWERS AND DUTIES The Department on Aging shall: A. Plan, coordinate and evaluate County programs and policies with respect to needs of older persons. B. Cooperate with local, regional, state and federal agencies on program funding and development. C. Manage.County facilities that serve as Senior Citizens Centers. D. Provide direct services that are appropriate to the needs of the older citizens of Lee County. E. Negotiate contracts with public and voluntary agencies for services to older persons. F. Serve generally as an advocate in promoting the health and welfare of the older citizens of Lee County. SECTION 3. DIRECTOR OF DEPARTMENT ON AGING. The position of Director of the Department on Aging is hereby created. This shall be the chief administrative officer of the Department on Aging and shall be a Department head, reporting directly.to the Lee County Manager. The position of Director of the Department on Aging shall be filled pursuant to and in compliance with the Lee County Personnel Policy. Personnel as may be deemed necessary to the supervision, operation and maintenance of the Department on Aging programs and services shall be em- ployed and discharged in accordance with the Personnel Policy of the County. SECTION 4. POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT ON AGING. The Director on Aging shall: A. Serve as Secretary to the Senior Citizens Board. B. Administer programs and services established for the Department. C. Appoint and supervise department personnel consistant with the Lee County Personnel Policy. -3-