[Ord. No. 6920 §1, 9-9-2013]
A.
Purpose.
1.
The overall purpose of the Youth Commission is to give a voice
to the University City youth [ages fourteen (14) to twenty-one (21)]
and to serve in an advisory capacity to City Council about policies,
programs and actions that affect youth and their families. Through
this work, the eighteen-member Commission will be influential in ensuring
that decisions that affect young people have been carefully considered
and incorporate their concerns and perspectives. The Commission will
work to bridge the gap between adults and youth, fostering a greater
sense of unity, communication and partnership throughout the City.
2.
Additionally, the Commission on Youth will identify, promote,
and provide advice on improving and increasing diverse services and
programming for young people and their families. These matters include,
but are not limited to, ensuring that quality educational opportunities
are available, as well as community resources that will lead to healthier
lifestyles.
B.
Appointments; Compensation.
1.
The Youth Commission shall consist of eighteen (18) members.
Each member of Council shall make two (2) appointments. In an effort
to ensure that youth are in the majority on this Youth Commission,
each Councilmember shall appoint one (1) youth between the ages of
fourteen (14) and twenty-one (21). Each Councilmember shall also appoint
a second Commission member, either a youth or an adult.
2.
In addition to the Council appointments, the following ex-officio
members shall be appointed to the Commission:
a.
The Junior Class President at University City High School (voting
member), who shall serve only while in office;
b.
A staff member appointed by the City Manager of University City
(non-voting member, not required to be a University City resident);
c.
An adult appointed by the high school principal of the School
District of University City (non-voting member, not required to be
a resident); and
d.
A representative of a social service agency that works with
young people (non-voting member, not required to be a University City
resident). This appointment will be made by vote of the Councilmembers
from applications submitted.
3.
Council appointments should be made each year in July or August.
The Junior Class President shall take his/her position upon his/her
election. The terms shall be staggered so that nine (9) shall expire
at one time, and the remaining eight (8) shall expire one (1) year
thereafter. The Junior Class President position shall be filled each
year.
4.
No member of the Commission shall receive any compensation for
serving on the Commission.
C.
The Commission shall organize by electing one of its Council-appointed
members as chairperson, who shall hold such office for two (2) years
or until the chairperson's successor is elected and qualified. The
Commission may adopt such administrative procedures as are necessary
to accomplish the purposes set forth in this Chapter. The City officers
and the staff of City departments may consult with the Commission
from time to time on matters coming within the scope of this Section;
and the Commission may consult with such City staff and officers.
D.
At least one (1) regular meeting of the Commission shall be held
each quarter, together with such additional meetings as may be required
for the transaction of its business.
