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Policy Summary

This law establishes a senior citizen advisory commission whose responsibilities include, among others, advising the mayor and the Anchorage Assembly with respect to aspects of aging which bear upon the welfare of senior citizens; and conducting surveys and compiling and disseminating information on health, nutrition, and other services for the benefit of senior citizens.

Background Information

State Alaska
Jurisdiction Name Anchorage
Jurisdiction Type City,
Population Size 200,000-800,000
Food System Category Distribute; Get;

Policy Details

Refers to priority populations?
Yes

See multiple references to "senior citizens." § 4.60.110.

Emergency management?
No
Health-related linkage?
Yes

See language regarding "health," "nutrition," "recreation," and "social and mental health." § 4.60.110 (A)(2).

Environmental linkage?
Yes

See language regarding "transportation" and "recreation," which may be tied to e.g., low emission forms of transportation. § 4.60.110 (A)(2).

Economic linkage?
No

Has a stated intent or purpose?
No

Includes definitions?
No

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