Meetings
Board meets on last Monday of every other month at 1pm.
Overview
The Agency is a private, not-for-profit agency that was formed in May 1976 under the name of Piedmont Seniors of Virginia. It exists to promote maximum independence for persons age 60 and older by providing services that will assist older persons to live independently in their own homes. The Agency’s tasks include advocacy, planning, and coordination of services for older persons. It serves the Counties of Franklin, Henry, Patrick and Pittsylvania, and the Cities of Danville and Martinsville.
The Board consists of twelve members serving three-year terms; two are appointed by City Council. According to SAAA bylaws, a member may serve two consecutive three-year terms. Among the responsibilities of the Board are the following: 1. Developing an area plan for aging services, 2. Identifying the needs of the elderly in the community, 3. Establishing long-range goals for meeting the needs of the elderly, 4. Formulating short-range objectives for programs to be conducted in the community, 5. Approving overall plans for carrying out the objectives, and 6. Hiring and firing the Executive Director. The Board meets on the last Monday of each month at 1:00pm. The Board meets on the last Monday of every other months at 1:00pm. The Board meets seven times per year.