Chapter 2.60 - YOUTH COMMISSION
Sections:
2.60.010 - Created.
2.60.020 - Members—Appointment—Removal—Vacancies.
2.60.030 - Compensation and expenses.
2.60.040 - Meetings.
2.60.050 - Powers and duties.
2.60.010 - Created.
There is hereby established a youth commission in and for the city of Irwindale consisting of five members to be appointed
pursuant to the provisions of Section 2.60.020.
(Ord. 574 § 2, 2003: Ord. 570 § 1, 2003).
2.60.020 - Members—Appointment—Removal—Vacancies.
A. Each member of the youth commission shall be nominated and appointed to fill positions on said commission at the first
regular meeting of the city council in October of each year, pursuant to the procedures for appointment of planning commission
members under Section 2.32.020 of the Irwindale Municipal Code.
B. The term of office for each member of the youth commission shall be for a period of two years, terminating annually at 12:01
a.m., on the date of the second regular city council meeting held in September of each year, or, if none, by September 30
of each year.
C. The term of office for the initial appointment of the commission shall be two terms expiring on the date of the second regular
city council meeting held in September 2005, or, if none, September 30, 2005, and three terms expiring on the date of the
second regular city council meeting held in September 2006, or, if none, by September 30, 2006.
D. 1. Commission members may be removed with or without cause, by a majority vote of the city council at any time.
2. Unexcused absence from a majority portion of three successive meetings shall be deemed a resignation.
E. Vacancies occurring on the youth commission shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired term of the preceding incumbent.
F. To be eligible for membership on the youth commission, a person must be a resident of the city of Irwindale, a high school
student grade ten through twelve, maintaining a grade point average of 2.5, or higher, with proof to be presented at the time
of application and to be verified at the close of each school year.
(Ord. 574 § 3, 2003; Ord. 570 §§ 3—8, 2003).
2.60.030 - Compensation and expenses.
Members of the youth commission shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for any necessary traveling expenses
and other expenses incurred on official duty when such expenses have been authorized by the city council.
(Ord. 570 § 9, 2003).
2.60.040 - Meetings.
The youth commission may prescribe its own rules and regulations for the conduct of its meetings and affairs. At the first
youth commission meeting following the meeting at which appointments are made by the city council, the commission shall elect
one of its members as chair to serve as such at the pleasure of the commission. The commission shall hold regular meetings
at least once a month at such time or times as it shall prescribe and may hold such special meetings as it may desire, in
accordance with the Brown Act.
(Ord. 570 § 10, 2003).
2.60.050 - Powers and duties.
The youth commission shall have the power and duty to:
A. Act in an advisory capacity to the parks and recreation department in all matters pertaining to the youth of the community.
B. Assist the parks and recreation department staff in the planning of youth programs for residents of the city, promote and
stimulate public interest therein, and solicit the cooperation of school authorities and other public and private agencies
interested therein.
C. Assist and make recommendations to the parks and recreation department for the implementation and enforcement of all ordinances
and programs of the city relating to the city's youth.
D. Perform such other duties not inconsistent with this ordinance as may be prescribed by the city council.
(Ord. 570 § 11, 2003).