Advisory Council

The Agency has an eighteen member Advisory Council that provides input and advice to the Agency staff and makes funding and legislative recommendations to the Agency and the Agency’s board.

The LMTAAA Advisory Council meets on the first Wednesday of each month from 9:30 am to noon. The schedule is subject to change.

The Council meets the first Wednesday of each month at the AAA office in Olympia or virtually via Zoom from approximately 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Members are assigned to committees covering such topics as health promotion, small project support and public information. Members are not paid, but automobile mileage is offered to offset the cost of attending meetings.

The LMTAAA seeks Council member volunteers with experience and personal interest in issues facing seniors and younger disabled people in the community. The ability to participate and regularly attend monthly meetings is a consideration. Six people from each county are appointed to a two-year term and can be re-appointed up to three terms. Council members offer a tremendous value to the Area Agency on Aging and in return, they will learn a great deal about our State’s aging and long-term care system.

To apply for appointment to the Council, download the application below for whichever county you would be representing.  Once you complete the application, it is very important that you send a copy to the contact listed on the application itself AND a second copy by email to our office at lisa.bachmann@dshs.wa.gov OR bring the filled-out application to our office at 2404 Heritage Ct SW, Olympia, WA 98502.  Advisory Council meetings are open to the public and you are encouraged to attend to learn more about the Council. Persons with a disability and who require accommodation should notify the Executive Assistant (360) 664-3162 X224 a minimum of one week in advance of the meeting in order to discuss accommodations. Every effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations.

Proposed 2024 Advisory Council meetings:

  • January 17 - Via Zoom due to inclement weather
  • February 7
  • March 6
  • April 3
  • May 1
  • June 5
  • No July Meeting
  • August 7
  • September 4
  • October 2
  • November 6
  • December 2 (9:30-11:30 Meeting; 11:30-12:20 Appreciation Luncheon)
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