Advisory Board

The Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) Advisory Board consists of members approved by the Waukesha County Board of Supervisors. Membership includes individuals from: Commission on Aging, Long Term Care Committee, Nutrition Advisory Committee, County Board, and citizens from the community representing target populations served by the ADRC. In addition to taking over the role of the previous Commission on Aging, the Advisory Board will advise the ADRC and hear any complaints/grievances and act upon them.

If you are interested in applying to be a Board Member, contact the ADRC via email, adrc@waukeshacounty.gov

Operational Duties

ADRC governing boards are required to do the following:

Develop a mission statement for the ADRC
Determine the appropriate structure, policies, and procedures
Oversee the on-going operations of the ADRC including annual review of interagency agreements
Assure input from consumers, service providers, Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) and local constituents in the policies, procedures and goals of the resource center
Identify potential new sources of community resources and funding to serve the target populations
Provide financial oversight including development of a budget and monitoring of expenditures
Ensure the terms of the contract are fulfilled
Provide recommendations on selecting the director
Recommend strategies for building local capacity to serve the target populations to local elected official, the regional advisory committee and the Department of Health and Family Services as appropriate

Oversight Duties

Review the number and type of grievances and appeals concerning the long-term care system in their service area and make recommendations for improvements as appropriate
Identify the unmet needs of the target populations
Provide well advertised opportunities for persons to participate in the board's informational gathering activities
Report findings to the regional advisory committee
Appoint members to the regional advisory committee