(a) Eligibility. Youth Advisory Council members shall be between the ages of 14 years and 22 years and shall represent a broad array of backgrounds, including race, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, physical ability, mental ability, immigration status, educational status, and language ability.
(b) Number and type of members.
(1) The Youth Advisory Council shall consist of up to 19 voting members who reside in the County and are appointed by the County Executive as follows:
(i) at least 11 students from public high schools in the County representing all councilmanic districts;
(ii) up to two students who are home schooled in the County;
(iii) up to two students who attend private school in the County;
(iv) up to two members who are not students; and
(v) up to two members who are currently enrolled in a higher education institution in the County or a neighboring county.
(2) The Council may include the following non-voting ex officio members:
(i) the student member of the Board of Education;
(ii) a member of the Chesapeake Regional Association of Student Councils representing the Anne Arundel County Board of Education;
(iii) the student member of the Human Relations Commission; or
(iv) a County Executive intern.
(Bill No. 77-22)