Section 7-503.16 - [Not funded.] Establishment of Community-Led Task Group(a) There is established a Community-Led Group ("Group") for the purpose of providing suggestions to the Department on how to improve the overall well-being and quality of life of seniors, 60 years of age or older, with a specific focus on senior engagement and outreach.(b) The Group shall be composed of:(1) Thirteen seniors over the age of 60, appointed by the Council, with at least one participant from each ward, including: (A) One from the Commission of Aging;(B) One from a Senior Village;(C) One from the DACL Ambassadors program; and(D) One from each lead agency; and(2) The remaining 9 members shall be members of the public who are age 75 or older, including individuals who are connected with and individuals who are disconnected from service delivery programs.(3) The members shall serve for a one year term. The members may serve for no more than 2 consecutive terms.(4) Each member shall receive reimbursement of all expenses related to their participation in the Group, not to exceed $1,000 annually.(c) The Group shall, at a minimum:(1) Provide suggestions and recommendations to the Department on how to connect individuals who are not already getting services to the Department and identify potential participants to address health needs, combat isolation and hunger, and improve senior well-being and quality of life across the District by way of outreach and engagement strategies;(2) Communicate to the Department and submit a report to the Council Committee that has oversight of the Department regarding the overall status of senior well-being and quality of life throughout the District and identify any pressing issues or concerns among the senior community. This report shall be submitted to the Council within the currently required annual report submitted by the Department pursuant to section 1042 of the Office on Aging Reporting Requirements Act of 2015, effective October 22, 2015 (D.C. Law 21-36; District of Columbia Official Code § 7-521) ; and(3) Meet at least quarterly to discuss ways in which outreach to seniors can be improved and to provide the opportunity for public comment and input.Added by D.C. Law 24-318,§ 2, 70 DCR 000610, eff. 3/10/2023.