Chapter 3.54
YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES BOARD

Sections:

3.54.010    Established.

3.54.020    Purpose – Function and jurisdiction.

3.54.030    Membership – Term.

3.54.040    Meetings – Organization.

3.54.010 Established.

There is established an advisory citizens committee to be known as “youth and family services board.” (Ord. A-102 § 6, 1991; added during 1980 codification).

3.54.020 Purpose – Function and jurisdiction.

A. It shall be the responsibility of the youth and family services board to make recommendations on major program and policy questions as they occur.

B. The board shall review annual budgetary recommendations as prepared by the youth and family services director.

C. The board shall represent youth and family.

D. The board shall participate in fund raising events as they deem appropriate. (Ord. A-102 § 6, 1991; added during 1980 codification).

3.54.030 Membership – Term.

A. The youth and family services board shall consist of 16 to 24 youth and adult voting members, each of whom shall be appointed by the mayor subject to the confirmation of the city council. In addition to the voting members, the city manager may serve, or he may appoint an employee or employees of the city to serve, as an ex officio member without authority to vote. The mayor shall designate one member without authority to vote. The mayor shall designate one or more city council members to act as liaison between the city council and the youth and family services board.

B. The term of each adult voting member, unless terminated earlier by the appointing authority, shall be three years, and shall expire on May 31, or until his successor is appointed and qualifies. The term of each youth voting member shall be until high school graduation of the youth or sooner if terminated by appointing authority. The ex officio member shall serve at the will of the city manager. Vacancies occurring in any position on the board shall be filled by appointment by the mayor with confirmation by the city council for the unexpired term.

C. No member shall receive any compensation for his services. (Ord. A-102 § 6, 1991; Ord. A-88 § 10, 1991; added during 1980 codification).

3.54.040 Meetings – Organization.

The youth and family services board shall determine the time and place of its meetings and other rules and regulations, which rules shall be reduced to writing and a copy filed with the city clerk. (Ord. A-102 § 6, 1991; added during 1980 codification).