Chapter 2.80
YOUTH COMMISSIONRepealed Ord. 09-1320

Sections:

2.80.010    Establishment.

2.80.020    Membership.

2.80.030    Meetings.

2.80.040    Compensation and reimbursement.

2.80.050    Responsibilities.

2.80.060    Annual report and work plan.

2.80.010 Establishment.

A youth commission is established by this chapter. The purpose of this commission is to advise the city council on youth-related issues and make recommendation on subjects of interest to the youth in the city of Pittsburg. [Ord. 04-1218 § 22, 2004.]

2.80.020 Membership.

A. The youth commission shall consist of seven members who are residents of the city. All members shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the city council.

B. The term of office for a youth commissioner is two years. Commissioners must be continuously enrolled in a high school or middle school for the entire period of each term served.

C. Upon the completion of a two-year term, youth commissioners may seek reappointment. Youth commissioners shall not serve for more than two consecutive two-year terms.

D. The city council shall fill any vacancies occurring during the two-year terms. [Ord. 04-1218 § 22, 2004.]

2.80.030 Meetings.

Meetings of the youth commission shall be held on a regular basis and not less than 10 times per year. Agendas shall be posted and noticed as prescribed by law. Commission members shall attend all meetings or notify staff if they are not able to attend. City staff shall provide the city council with quarterly attendance reports. [Ord. 04-1218 § 22, 2004.]

2.80.040 Compensation and reimbursement.

A. A member of the youth commission shall not receive compensation for the performance of his or her duties, but shall be entitled to reimbursement for the actual and necessary expenses incurred by the member in the performance of his or her official duties for the city.

B. The city manager shall submit to the city council for its approval the categories and types of expenses which may be eligible for reimbursement. To be eligible for reimbursement, an item not on the approved list shall be approved by the city council before the expenditure is made.

C. In order to obtain reimbursement, a commission member shall submit evidence of the expenditure within 45 days of the date the expense was incurred. The city manager shall approve all member requests for reimbursement. [Ord. 04-1218 § 22, 2004.]

2.80.050 Responsibilities.

The youth commission shall have the following responsibilities:

A. Acting as an advisor to the city council on issues concerning youth in the community;

B. Advising and recommending activities and recreational programs for all segments of the community to the city council and the recreation commission. These activities and programs include, but are not limited to, cultural and art programs and community and civic events;

C. In conjunction with the recreation department, sponsor and plan activities and events for all city youth;

D. On a quarterly basis, provide a report to the city council on issues and concerns of youth in the city of Pittsburg;

E. Perform such other duties as the city council may direct. [Ord. 04-1218 § 22, 2004.]

2.80.060 Annual report and work plan.

A. By June 1st of each year, the commission shall submit to the city council a written report on its activities for the prior year; and

B. By September 1st of each year, the commission shall submit to the city council a work plan listing the commission’s projects and priorities for the upcoming year, along with an estimate of the anticipated workload the projects and priorities shall generate for the commission and city staff. [Ord. 04-1218 § 22, 2004.]