AARP takes that responsibility very seriously and regularly monitors the needs, concerns, and opinions of its members.
Public policy is determined by a highly developed process that takes place on an ongoing basis.
The process begins with member input and policy analysis, which provide the foundation for a formal policy decisionmaking process by the Association's volunteer leadership. AARP is governed by a 21-member Board of Directors. To assist in the formulation of national, state, and local public policy, the AARP Board of Directors established a 25-member National Legislative Council. In addition to holding public forums, Council members meet throughout the year to obtain insights and views from our members on matters of public policy, and recommend policies to the Board. Member surveys and feedback, accompanied by discussions with federal and state legislators, government leaders, representatives of business and industry, and policy experts on a range of concerns assist the Board in its decision making.