Department of Senior Affairs Advisory Council
Purpose
- Promote awareness and education on senior issues, increasing community involvement and commitment to seniors.
- Advocate on behalf of seniors, ensuring the senior population is represented and the policies support the mission of the Department of Senior Affairs.
- Support the program development by acting as the ears and eyes of the Department, assessing needs and skills of seniors, become knowledgeable of available services in the community, assessing and giving recommendations on program development and delivery of services and supporting the funding development activities.
- Support the development of strategic alliances, identifying and encouraging essential partnerships between DSA and other entities.
Membership
The Advisory Council consists of twelve (12) voting members, eight (8) appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council, two (2) appointed by the Bernalillo County Commission, one (1) member appointed by the Village of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, one (1) member appointed by the Village of Tijeras.
Apply to serve on the DSA Advisory Council. Note: the application process includes a background check.
Current Members
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2023 Schedule of Meetings
| Date | Location | Address |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2023 | Los Volcanes Senior Center | 6500 Los Volcanes Rd. NW, 87121 |
| February 27, 2023 | North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center | 7521 Carmel Ave. NE, 87113 |
| March 20, 2023 | North Valley Senior Center | 3825 4th St. NW, 87107 |
| April 17, 2023 | Barelas Senior Center | 714 7th St. SW, 87102 |
| May 15, 2023 | Palo Duro Senior Center | 5221 Palo Duro NE, 87110 |
| June 26, 2023 | Bear Canyon Senior Center | 4645 Pitt NE, 87111 |
| July 17, 2023 | Highland Senior Center | 131 Monroe NE, 87108 |
| August 2023 | No Meeting | |
| September 18, 2023 | CASA Kitchen | 2540 Karsten Ct SE, 87102 |
| October 16, 2023 | Senior Information & Assistance Line Office | 1620 1st NW, 87102 |
| November 20, 2023 | Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center | 501 Elizabeth SE, 87123 |
| December 2023 | No Meeting |
Business meetings are held on the third Monday of each month at noon. Changes of time and place are at the discretion of the Council. Call 505-768-3610 for more information.
* Please note that there are no meetings in August or December.
Upcoming Meetings
DSA Advisory Council Schedule of Meetings for 2023
Past Meetings
| Date | Agenda | Minutes (Final) |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2023 | ||
| February 27, 2023 | ||
| March 20, 2023 | ||
| April 17, 2023 | ||
| May 15, 2023 | ||
| June 26, 2023 | ||
| July 17, 2023 | ||
| September 18, 2023 | ||
| October 16, 2023 |
Pending Approval |
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| November 20, 2023 |
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| Date | Agenda | Minutes (Final) |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2022 | ||
| February 28, 2022 | ||
| March 21, 2022 | ||
| April 18, 2022 | ||
| May 16, 2022 | ||
| June 27, 2022 | ||
| July 25, 2022 | ||
| August 2022 |
No Meeting |
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| September 26, 2022 | ||
| October 24, 2022 | ||
| November 21, 2022 |
November 21, 2022 Minutes |
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| December 2022 |
No Meeting |
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| Date | Agenda | Minutes (Final) |
|---|---|---|
| January 25, 2021 | ||
| February 22, 2021 | ||
| March 15, 2021 | ||
| April 19, 2021 | ||
| May 17, 2021 | ||
| June 21, 2021 | ||
| July 26, 2021 | ||
| August 2021 |
No Meeting |
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| September 27, 2021 | ||
| October 25, 2021 | ||
| November 15, 2021 | ||
| December 2021 |
No Meeting |
| Date | Agenda | Minutes (Final) |
|---|---|---|
| January 27, 2020 | ||
| February 24, 2020 | ||
| March 2020 |
No Meeting |
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| April 2020 |
No Meeting |
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| May 2020 |
No Meeting |
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| June 15, 2020 | ||
| July 20, 2020 | ||
| August 2020 |
No Meeting |
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| September 21, 2020 | ||
| October 19, 2020 | ||
| November 16, 2020 | ||
| December 2020 |
No Meeting |
Additional agenda or minutes for meetings prior to 2020 please call 505-768-3610 for more information.