Four new faces have been appointed to the Provincial Advisory Council on Aging and Seniors.

The Minister of Children, Seniors, and Social Development, Lisa Dempster appointed Dr. Rana Aslanova, Marie Brennan Downey, Dr. William Eaton, and Roseanne Leanard on Friday.

Both Leo Bonnell and Maisie Clark return to the council.

All selections were made through the Independent Appointments Commission for a three-year term.

The Council provides the provincial government with advice on issues impacting seniors throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.

The appointees will join the current council chair, Linda Oldford, and the five other council members: Noreen Careen, Doreen Chaulk, Helen Handrigan, Judy Pardy, and Wayde Rowsell.