(A) Establishment. A Youth Commission is hereby established to serve as an advisory body to the Columbia Heights City Council, and other Boards and Commissions as appropriate, inspire and bring to light new ideas from a youth perspective, create an educational environment for youth looking to expand their knowledge of government and leadership functions, and provide experience-building opportunities for area youth seeking increased community and local government engagement.
(1) The Youth Commission shall confer with and advise the Council, and other Boards and Commissions as appropriate, on matters concerning youth within the city.
(2) The Commission shall execute its duties and authority in accordance with the Youth Commission by-laws and in accordance with the statement of purpose.
(B) Membership. The Youth Commission shall be composed of no less than seven members and no more than 20 members. Members must be within the age range of 14-18 years old and residents of the City of Columbia Heights. Youth Commission members serve two-year, staggered terms. Terms run from October 1 to September 30. Youth Commission members are not subject to term limits as they are limited by age requirements. Youth Commission members are allowed three absences per term. A staff member from the Administration Department shall serve as a non-voting ex officio member of the Commission.
(Ord. 1671, passed 10-25-21)