Boards, Councils, and Commissions

Boards, Councils, and Commissions - Background

The Aging Programs within the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services has three advisory boards. Pursuant to Virginia Code § 2.2-2100, advisory boards provide advice and comment to an executive branch agency or office. An advisory board, commission or council serves as a formal liaison between the agency or office and the public to ensure that the agency or office understands public concerns and that the activities of the agency or office are communicated to the public. An advisory board, commission or council does not serve a regulatory or rule-making purpose. It may participate in the development of public policy by providing comment and advice.

The advisory boards meet quarterly and all meetings are open to the public. View directions to DARS Office for Aging Services.

Upcoming Meetings can be found on theCommonwealth Calendar. You can search by date or by keyword.

Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Commission

ADRDC Logo Established pursuant to § 51.5-154 of the Code of Virginia, the ADRD Commission develops and oversees the implementation of the Commonwealth's Dementia State Plan. Among the Commission’s duties and activities are to:

Examine the needs of persons with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders, as well as the needs of their caregivers, and ways that state government can most effectively and efficiently assist in meeting those needs;
Develop and promote strategies to encourage brain health and reduce cognitive decline;
Advise the Governor and General Assembly on policy, funding, regulatory, and other issues related to Alzheimer's disease and related disorders;
Develop the Commonwealth's plan for meeting the needs of patients with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders and their caregivers, and advocate for such plan; and
Establish priorities for programs among state agencies related to Alzheimer's disease and related disorders and criteria to evaluate these programs.

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Dementia State Plan Previous Electronic Meetings

Upcoming Meetings (10am – 2pm unless otherwise noted):

Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Workgroup Meetings

Joint Workgroup (follows Commission meetings at 2pm)
Coordinated Care Workgroup 1st Monday Feb/May/Aug/Nov 2pm – 3:30pm
Data and Research Workgroup 1st Tuesday Feb/May/Aug/Nov 2pm – 3:30pm
Training Workgroup 3rd Wednesday Feb/May/Aug/Nov 3pm – 4:30pm
Brain Health Workgroup 3rd Thursday Jan/Apr/Jul/Oct 12pm – 1:30pm

You can find agendas and minutes from past meetings on our SharePoint site. You can also select a committee below to see just that committee's documents.

For Questions:
George Worthington
Dementia Services Director
Phone: (804) 662-9154

Commonwealth Council on Aging

Commonwealth Council on Aging Logo Established pursuant to §§ 51.5-127 and 51.5-128 of the Code of Virginia, the CCOA promotes an efficient, coordinated approach by state government to meeting the needs of older Virginians. The CCOA supports communities that are accessible, livable, age-friendly, and promote independence. Among its duties and activities, the CCOA:

Examines the needs of older Virginians and their caregivers and ways in which state government can most effectively and efficiently assist in meeting those needs;
Advises the Governor and General Assembly on aging issues and aging policy;
Advocates for and assists in developing the Commonwealth's planning for meeting the needs of the growing number of older Virginians and their caregivers; and
Assists and advises the Department regarding strategies to improve nutritional health, alleviate hunger, and prevent malnutrition among older adults.

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Previous Electronic Meetings Annual Best Practices Awards

Upcoming Meetings:

Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Sub-Committee Meeting:

Nominating Committee: Thursday, April 8, 2025 at 1PM (following the Legislative Committee)
Legislative Committee: Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 10AM – 1PM
Legislative Committee — Partners Input Meeting: Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 10AM

You can find agendas and minutes from past meetings on our SharePoint site. You can also select a committee below to see just that committee's documents.

For Questions:
Sara Stowe
Executive Director
Phone: (804) 910-5803

Virginia Public Guardian and Conservator Advisory Board

Guardianship Logo Established pursuant to § 51.5-149.1 of the Code of Virginia, the VPGCAB reports to and advises the Commissioner of DARS on the Virginia Public Guardian and Conservator Program (VPGCP). The VPGCAB: Assists in the coordination and management of the local and regional programs appointed to act as public guardians and conservators:

Provides advice and counsel on the provision of high-quality guardianship service and avoidance of conflicts of interest;
Promotes the mobilization of activities and resources of public and private sector entities to effectuate the purposes of this [Code of Virginia] article; and
Makes recommendations regarding appropriate legislative and executive actions.

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Powers, Duties & Bylaws Reports Previous Electronic Meetings

Upcoming Meetings:

Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Tuesday, November 18, 2025

You can find agendas and minutes from past meetings on our SharePoint site. You can also select a committee below to see just that committee's documents.

For Questions:
Laura Koch
Director, Public Guardian & Conservator Program
Phone: (804) 588-3989

Boards, Councils, and Commissions