ANNOUNCEMENT: VACANCY ALTSD — POLICY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBER (PAC)

The NM Aging & Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) and the Indian Area Agency on Aging (IAAA) are seeking an individual to apply to the NM Office of the Governor to represent IAAA constituents

We are looking for an individual who is able to:

• serve as a volunteer PAC member appointed by the Governor of the State of NM
• provide advice and input on behalf of Native American Indian elders who reside in New Mexico’s 19 Pueblos and 2 Apache Nations
• attend quarterly PAC meetings and special meetings, as may be scheduled

[Note: Members receive per diem and mileage reimbursement for attendance at PAC functions]

The role of the ALTSD is to develop programs and public policies which foster the delivery of integrated services to adults in need, older persons, persons with disabilities, and caregivers, throughout New Mexico. The Department is charged with creating a seamless, comprehensive, efficient and cost-effective array of programs and services, which emphasize home & community-based long-term care, healthy & productive aging, economic security, protection of rights, and prevention of abuse, neglect and exploitation. The Department has the authority to develop and manage budgets and programs, issue rules and regulations, and develop a statewide plan for addressing the needs of older New Mexicans and New Mexicans with disabilities.

By State statute, the Governor of New Mexico appoints an eleven-member Policy Advisory Committee to advise the ALTSD Cabinet Secretary regarding programs, policies and issues addressed by the Department. Members are appointed by the Governor to staggered terms of four years. PAC members advise, gather information, make recommendations and perform other activities as may be requested by the Cabinet Secretary or as may be necessary to comply with federal, state, or other funding requirements. The activities of the PAC do not include administering programs or functions, or setting policies. More information can be found on the Governor’s website at http://www.governor.state.nm.us/Aging_and_Long-Term_Services_Department_Advisory.aspx

If interested, please send a cover letter expressing your interest and a resume to:
Lora Church, IAAA Director
Indian Area Agency on Aging/ALTSD
625 Silver SW, Suite 414, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Tele. 505-383-3904
Email: [email protected]