[R.O. 2009 §145.010; Ord. No. 2038 §§1—2, 9-15-2003]
The Youth Activities Commission is created and established for the City for the purpose of organizing and coordinating youth activities.
[R.O. 2009 §145.020; Ord. No. 2038 §§1—2, 9-15-2003]
In May, the Mayor, with the consent and approval of the Board of Aldermen, shall appoint a Youth Activities Commission to be composed of nine (9) members, seven (7) to be chosen from the citizens of the City at large, with reference to their fitness for such office and two (2) elected by the Junior class of Lafayette County C-1 High School at their regular election of class officers. All appointments will be for a term of two (2) years, except the first (1st) meeting after September 2, 2003, two (2) high school students will be elected to serve; one (1) Junior for a two (2) year term and one (1) Senior for a one (1) year term. Thereafter, the beginning of each school year, when the Junior class holds their election of officers, one (1) Junior will be elected to serve a two (2) year term. A Chairman shall be selected from among the seven (7) citizen commissioners of the City at large and any such officers as they deem necessary.
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Cross Reference—Appointment of youth activities commissioner, §110.040.
[R.O. 2009 §145.030; Ord. No. 2038 §§1—2, 9-15-2003]
The Youth Activities Commission shall meet at the discretion of the Youth Activities Chairman.
[R.O. 2009 §145.040; Ord. No. 2038 §§1—2, 9-15-2003]
The Youth Activities Chairman and Commission, under the general supervision of the Board of Aldermen, shall serve as liaison between the City Government and all agencies and organizations desiring to promote recreational activities for youth; to improve the health, education and welfare of youth; and to ensure high levels of citizenship for youth. Said Commission, with the prior consent and approval of the Board of Aldermen, may initiate, sponsor and cooperate in the above activities.
[R.O. 2009 §145.050; Ord. No. 2038 §§1—2, 9-15-2003]
The Youth Activities Commission shall be provided with an operating budget from the City's General Fund to be utilized for the benefit of the youth of the community. All expenditures from the operating budget shall be made only with the consent and approval of the Board of Aldermen.
[R.O. 2009 §145.060; Ord. No. 2038 §§1—2, 9-15-2003]
The Youth Activities Commission shall be permitted to solicit and collect donations of money, personal property or real estate for the benefit of the youth of the community in accordance with applicable State Statutes and the Higginsville Municipal Code. All solicitations and collections must have the consent and approval of the Board of Aldermen. A complete and accurate accounting of all solicitations and collections must be presented to the Board of Aldermen.
[R.O. 2009 §145.070; Ord. No. 2038 §§1—2, 9-15-2003]
All donations of money or personal property, made expressly for the benefit of such youth activities, shall be placed in the General Fund of the City and set aside specifically for the above purpose. Expenditure of these funds shall be made only at the request of the Youth Activities Commission with the consent and approval of the Board of Aldermen. All donations of real estate shall have the prior consent and approval of the Board of Aldermen. Title to all donations of real estate shall be vested in the City.