Carson Municipal Code Art. N . Youth Commission

There is hereby established a Youth Commission. Said Youth Commission may be known and referred to as the "Carson Youth Commission" or the "Youth Commission."

(Ord. 98-1132 § 1)

The Youth Commission shall consist of eleven (11) members, and three (3) alternate members who shall be called upon, when necessary, in the order of their appointments as Alternate 1, 2 or 3, to substitute for any absent commissioner, each of whom shall be and remain a resident of the City of Carson and be at least thirteen (13) but not more than eighteen (18) years of age at the time of their appointment. All members shall be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of a majority of the entire City Council present, including the Mayor. The tenure of any member of the Commission and any Alternate shall be terminable at will, and without cause, by removal on the motion of any member of the Council, duly seconded, and with the approval of a majority of the entire City Council present, including the Mayor. The term of office of Commission members shall be for one (1) year commencing July 1st and expiring at midnight on June 30th unless a different expiration date is prescribed by the City Council at the time of the member's appointment. Each Commission member shall continue to serve until a successor has been appointed by the Mayor with the approval of a majority of the entire City Council present, including the Mayor, and has qualified unless the City Council declares the position to be vacant. Should any vacancy exist on the Commission, an appointment shall be made by the Mayor with the approval of a majority of the entire City Council present, including the Mayor. All appointments shall be made in an open meeting of the City Council.

(Ord. 13-1520 § 1; Ord. 13-1516 § 3; Ord. 12-1495 § 3; Ord. 04-1330 § 10; Ord. 98-1132 § 1; Ord. 04-1325 § 10; Ord. 13-1523 § 1)

The Youth Commission shall elect a Chairperson, a First Vice Chairperson, and a Second Vice Chairperson from among its members, for terms of one (1) year, at its first regular meeting in July of each year. The Commission may also appoint such other officers as may be necessary or convenient for the administration of its business, at the same time and for like terms. Said officers shall enter in the duties of their office at the first regular meeting in July of each year. The Commission shall adopt Bylaws for the transaction of its business. The Bylaws, or any amendments thereto, shall become effective only upon approval by the City Council. The Commission shall keep a record of all its minutes, resolutions, actions, findings and determinations, all of which shall be filed with the City Clerk. Minutes, resolutions, and recommendations shall be filed with both the City Clerk and the City Manager and shared with the Parks & Recreations Commission and the Human Relations Commission.

(Ord. 98-1132 § 1)

The Youth Commission shall hold at least one (1) regular meeting in each month at such time and place as designated in the Bylaws of the Commission. Regular meetings may be adjourned by public announcement to a specified date, time, and place, and any such adjourned meeting shall be deemed a regular meeting. All meetings shall be open to the public. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum.

(Ord. 98-1132 § 1)

If a member of the Youth Commission is absent from three (3) successive regular meetings without being excused by the Commission, or is absent for any reason for more than six (6) regular meetings in any twelve (12) month period, the office of such member shall be vacated and the Chair shall immediately notify the City Manager, who shall notify the City Council that said office is vacant. Upon such notification, a successor for the remainder of the term of such member shall be appointed by the appointing authority for the member whose position is vacated.

(Ord. 98-1132 § 1)

The Carson Youth Commission shall have the following authority and duties:

(a) Act in an advisory capacity to the City Council and the Director of Recreation and Community Services in all matters pertaining to youth issues and to cooperate with other governmental agencies and civic groups in the advancement of sound youth programs.

(b) Formulate general policies on youth services for approval by the City Council.

(c) Advise the Director of Recreation and Community Services concerning the development of youth facilities, programs, and services.

(d) Make periodic inventories of youth services that exist or may be needed and interpret the needs of the public to the City Council and the Director of Recreation and Community Services.

(e) Aid in coordinating youth services with the programs of other governmental agencies, public service agencies, and volunteer organizations.

(f) Attend and become involved in activities of any ad-hoc committees and meet with appropriate community organizations, agencies, or other groups, so as to provide adequate information for deliberations.

(g) Generate discussion in the community with respect to youth problems, concerns, and issues.

(Ord. 98-1132 § 1)

Each member and alternate member of the Youth Commission shall receive compensation at the rate of $35.00 for each meeting of the Youth Commission attended by such member, not to exceed a total compensation of $70.00 in any one (1) month. Such compensation shall be paid on the first register of the month. No additional compensation shall be paid for expenses incurred by the members of the Commission in the performance of their duties, except that the City Council may, from time to time, authorize in advance expenditures for attendance at seminars, institutes or other meetings which the City Council may find to be beneficial to the Commissioners in the performance of their duties, and in the best interests of the City. Claims for such expenses shall be filed with the Finance Officer and shall be subject to audit and approval by the City Council.

(Ord. 13-1520 § 2; Ord. 98-1132 § 1; Ord. 06-1368 § 8)