The Municipal Council for the Rights of Older Persons of Cotia (CMDPI) elected, on October 27, three new civil society representatives to fill existing vacancies on the council. The elected members will complete the current term, which ends on February 27, 2027.
Elected were Vilma Fernandes dos Santos Barbosa, representative of the Pastoral da Pessoa Idosa; Geralda Lopes Campos da Silva, of the Associação de Bairro Jardim Primavera; and José Carlos Calderari, of the Ordem dos Advogados do Brasil (OAB).
The electoral process was carried out in accordance with the call notice approved by the Council, in line with Municipal Law No. 1,425, of September 18, 2007, which regulates the CMDPI.
The election is part of efforts to strengthen civil society participation in the formulation, monitoring and oversight of public policies aimed at the municipality's older population.
Participation and guarantee of rights
The Municipal Council for the Rights of Older Persons is made up of representatives of the government and civil society and works to defend the rights of the older population, promoting dialogue between the community and the municipal administration.
Among its responsibilities are monitoring and overseeing public policies aimed at older persons, contributing to the promotion of aging with dignity, respect, autonomy and social participation.
With the election of the new representatives, the CMDPI now has the following composition:
Government representatives
Civil society representatives
Meetings open to the public
In addition to the participation of council members, the CMDPI encourages the community's presence at its meetings, which are open to the public. The meetings allow residents to follow the discussions, learn about the actions being developed and contribute to debates on the rights of older persons.
The next ordinary meeting is scheduled for November 17, 2026 (Tuesday), at 2 p.m., in the auditorium of the Municipal Hall, located at Avenida Professor Manoel José Pedroso, No. 1,347, in Cotia.
Public participation strengthens social oversight and contributes to the construction of public policies that meet the needs of the municipality's older persons.
Contact Phone: (11) 4616-0466 Hours: Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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