The Senior Affairs Commission (SAC) is required by federal law to be a part of the Area Agency on Aging (AAA). The Department of Aging and Adult Services – Public Guardian (DAAS-PG) is the AAA for San Bernardino County, and it works with the SAC to plan and provide services to older adults. The SAC is established and governed by the following legal authority:
- Federal – Please visit the Administration for Community Living’s Older Americans Act webpage.
- State – Division 8.5. Mello-Granlund Older Californians Act [9000 – 9850]
- State – Ralph M. Brown Act
- State – California Public Records Act
- County – County Ordinance / Section 1, Chapter 33 of Division 2 of Title 1 of the San Bernardino County Code. No. 1827, Established July 2, 1973 | Amended 8/8/83 by Ordinance No. 2783 | 4/20/87 by Ordinance No. 3139 | 8/31/93 by Ordinance No. 3554 | 8/12/03 by Ordinance No. 3897
- County – San Bernardino County Senior Affairs Commission Bylaws
- Current CommissionersCurrent Commissioners
- Who serves on the Commission?Who serves on the Commission?
- Commissioner Responsibilities and DutiesCommissioner Responsibilities and Duties
- Commissioner QualificationsCommissioner Qualifications
- Estimated Time CommitmentEstimated Time Commitment
- CompensationCompensation
- Become a Senior Affairs CommissionerBecome a Senior Affairs Commissioner
| Name | Title | Type of Commissioner | District Supervisor Appointed / Region Represented | Community | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billy Rosenberg | First District Appointee | Healthy Aging Committee Chair | baksmb@hotmail.com | Appointed | FIRST DISTRICT – Col. Paul Cook (Ret.), Supervisor | Helendale |
| VACANT | First District Appointee | N/A | Appointed | FIRST DISTRICT – Col. Paul Cook (Ret.), Supervisor | N/A |
| Louisa Ollague | Second District Appointee | lollague@hotmail.com | Appointed | SECOND DISTRICT – Jesse Armendarez, Supervisor | Rancho Cucamonga |
| VACANT | Second District Appointee | N/A | Appointed | SECOND DISTRICT – Jesse Armendarez, Supervisor | N/A |
| Dr. Deborah Nattress | Third District Appointee | SAC Chair | Executive Committee Chair | nattress52@msn.com | Appointed | THIRD DISTRICT – Dawn Rowe, Chairman / Supervisor | Loma Linda |
| Judy Walsh | Third District Appointee | jkwalsh@yahoo.com | judithkwalsh@yahoo.com | Appointed | THIRD DISTRICT – Dawn Rowe, Chairman / Supervisor | Highland |
| Sue Yoakum | Third District Appointee | Area Plan Subcommittee Chair | alsuey@verizon.net | Appointed | FOURTH DISTRICT – Curt Hagman, Supervisor | Ontario |
| Keith G. Stroup Jr. | Fourth District Appointee | Intergenerational Committee Chair | kstroup17@gmail.com | Appointed | FOURTH DISTRICT – Curt Hagman, Supervisor | Chino |
| Isabel Bryan | Fifth District Appointee | Access Committee Chair | isabexo@gmail.com | Appointed | FIFTH DISTRICT – Joe Baca, Jr., Vice Chair / Supervisor | Bloomington |
| Annie Perry | Fifth District Appointee | SAC Secretary | annie_perry_bell@yahoo.com | Appointed | FIFTH DISTRICT – Joe Baca, Jr., Vice Chair / Supervisor | San Bernardino |
| Fred Keville | Member-at-Large | fred_keville@yahoo.com | Appointed | THIRD DISTRICT – Dawn Rowe, Chairman / Supervisor | Cedarpines Park |
| Janice Hauser | Member-at-Large | janicehauser@sbcglobal.net | Appointed | THIRD DISTRICT – Dawn Rowe, Chairman / Supervisor | Highland |
| VACANT | Professional Member | N/A | Appointed | THIRD DISTRICT – Dawn Rowe, Chairman / Supervisor | N/A |
| VACANT | Professional Member | N/A | Appointed | THIRD DISTRICT – Dawn Rowe, Chairman / Supervisor | N/A |
| VACANT | Regional Council on Aging Chair or Designee | N/A | Representative | COLORADO RIVER | N/A |
| Maricela Ferguson | Regional Council on Aging Chair | Legislative Committee Chair | maricelaferguson1@gmail.com | Representative | EAST VALLEY | Rialto |
| VACANT | Regional Council on Aging Chair | N/A | Representative | MORONGO BASIN | Yucca Valley |
| Craig Swanson | Regional Council on Aging Chair | SAC Vice Chair | RCA Workgroup Subcommittee Chair | craig.m.swanson@gmail.com | Representative | MOUNTAIN | Crestline |
| Ahmed A. Elhawary | Regional Council on Aging Chair | tronaseniorcenter@gmail.com | Representative | NORTH DESERT | Trona |
| VACANT | Regional Council on Aging Chair or Designee | N/A | Representative | VICTOR VALLEY | N/A |
| Gwen Alber | Regional Council on Aging Chair | Nutrition Committee Chair | gwen@cosmach.net | Representative | WEST VALLEY | Upland |
The Commission consists of 21 members including San Bernardino County Board of Supervisor (BOS) appointed members, as well as Regional Council on Aging Representative Members, Professional Members and Members at Large.
Board of Supervisors Supervisory District Appointed Members (10 members)
- Two members appointed by each District Supervisor.
- Term: same as appointing Supervisor. Initial terms are staggered for two to four years.
Board of Supervisors Chairman Appointed Members-at-Large (2 members)
- Two additional Members-at-Large appointed by the BOS Chairman
- Term: same as the appointing Chairman. Initial terms are staggered for two to four years.
Board of Supervisors Chairman Appointed Professional Members (2 members)
- Two Professional Members appointed by the BOS Chairman at the recommendation of the Department of Aging and Adult Services – Public Guardian (DAAS-PG) Director
- Term: four (4) years
Representative Members / Regional Councils on Aging (RCA) Chairpersons, or Designees (7 members)
- Term: each RCA operates per their authority/bylaws. Term limits are set by each RCA independently from the Senior Affairs Commission or the Department of Aging and Adult Services – Public Guardian. The chairpersons of the Regional Councils on Aging may designate a member to serve on the Commission.
- Regional Councils on Aging Locations:
- Colorado River
- East Valley
- Morongo Basin
- Mountains
- North Desert
- Victor Valley
- West Valley
Advisory Role
- Serve as an adviser to the Area Agency on Aging (AAA).
- Be actively involved in the development, implementation, and monitoring of the Area Plan.
Advocacy and Policy Engagement
- Act as an independent advocate for older adults:
- Take positions on federal, state, and local policies, programs, procedures, and legislation affecting older persons.
Note: Commission members may not represent or speak on behalf of the Board of Supervisors or promote positions contrary to Board policy (per County Code Section 12.3306).
- Actively seek input from:
- Community councils on aging
- Senior advocacy organizations
- Local aging commissions
- Elected officials
- The general public
- Make formal presentations on issues of concern to older adults.
Public Awareness and Communication
- Inform local senior advocates and organizations about pending legislation at the local, state, and federal levels.
- Disseminate information of interest and concern to older adults.
Public Meetings and Reporting
- Hold public meetings on the Area Plan, with public notices issued at least 30 days in advance (include date, time, and location).
- Contribute to the preparation of an annual report:
- Include recommendations to improve the quality of life for older persons.
- Summarize commission activities from the past year.
Appointees must:
- Reside in San Bernardino County
- Successfully pass a background check
- Complete a two-hour online Public Service Ethics Education course
Members of the Commission are expected to:
- Be present at General Session meetings on the third Wednesday of every month. Meetings are approximately two hours in length.
- Review documents before each meeting.
In addition, members are encouraged to serve on at least one Standing Committee. Each Standing Committee meets one day monthly for up to one hour per meeting.
Commissioners serve without compensation; however:
- Commissioners may be reimbursed for mileage to scheduled monthly meetings, following County travel rules.
- Other fees and expenses may be approved by the Board of Supervisors (Board), the Budget Committee, and the Director of DAAS-PG.
- All requests for fees and expenses for Board consideration are subject to Board Agenda Item submission protocols and timelines.
Thank you for your interest in serving as a Senior Affairs Commissioner.
- To apply, please visit the San Bernardino County Boards, Commissions and Committees website to complete an application.
- Applications are accepted continuously and appointed as seats become vacant.