(A) There is hereby established a Youth Advisory Board consisting of 12 members appointed by the Mayor subject to approval of the Legislative Council. Board members shall serve without compensation. Board members may be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred. Membership on the Board shall include:
(1) At least one representative under the age of 21 years of age;
(2) At least one representative from the Hamden Public Schools;
(3) At least one representative from the Hamden Department of Police Services;
(4) At least one representative of a private youth serving agency; and
(5) At least one representative from a Town Department not listed above.
(B) Of the 12 members appointed, at least one-third of the total membership on the Board shall qualify as service consumers.
(C) Of the 12 members first appointed, four Board members shall be appointed for a term of three years; four Board members shall be appointed for a term of two years, and four Board members shall be appointed for a term of one year. Thereafter, Board members shall serve a three year term. In the event of a vacancy in the Board's membership, the successor shall be appointed to serve the unexpired term of the vacating member.
(D) In addition to the 12 appointed members, the Youth Services Coordinator shall be an ex-officio member of the Board, without vote.
(Ord. 369, passed 2-3-97)