The Duxbury Council on Aging

The Duxbury Council on Aging was established by a vote at the Annual Town Meeting of the Town of Duxbury, Massachusetts, held in March 1984 pursuant to Chapter 40, section 8B, of the Massachusetts General Laws.

The Board shall consist of a minimum of nine (9) and not more than twelve (12) residents of the Town of Duxbury.  Such persons shall be appointed on a rotating basis so that approximately one-third, of all members shall be appointed annually, for a three-year term.  

Alternates, shall consist of not more than five (5) residents and shall serve a two year term.

The members shall be appointed by the Duxbury Selectboard and sworn in by the Town Clerk, for no more that two terms.  No person shall serve more than two terms in succession, plus any portion of an unfilled term.  There shall be at least a one-year hiatus prior to reappointment after the second full term is served.