In accordance with its by laws, the Mayor and Council appoint three directors. The remaining directors are elected by membership. Terms are for three years and are staggered. The body was incorporated June 1986, and membership in the corporation is open. The Mayor with the confirmation of the Council appoints this commission.
Members serve three year terms.
Commission members represent a variety of technical or scientific disciplines such as engineering, physics, microbiology, environmental science, health science, and telecommunications. Additional members may be appointed to temporary terms to participate in specific studies. The Commission membership will be limited to a minimum of 12 and maximum of 18 members. This nine member body appointed by the Mayor with the confirmation of the Council is charged with proposing programs, activities, legislation, etc., to meet the needs of senior citizens in Rockville and with conducting such studies as are necessary to determine those needs. Terms are for three years.