(1) An area agency shall establish an advisory council to advise the agency in:

(a) development and administration of the area plan;

(b) conducting public hearings;

(c) representing the interests of older persons; and

(d) reviewing and commenting on all community policies and programs which affect older persons.

(2) The advisory council shall be made-up of:

(a) interested citizens, more than 50 percent of whom are older persons; and

(b) local elected officials.

(3) The agency may use the advisory council to advise it in carrying out any of its functions.

(4) The area agency shall provide staff and assistance to the advisory council.