[Code 1964, § 2-47; Ord. No. 1268, § 2, 6-6-1985]
There is hereby established within the city a youth commission.
[Code 1964, § 2-48; Ord. No. 1268, § 2, 6-6-1985; Ord. No. 1874 § 1, 2-15-2001]
The youth commission is comprised of nine (9) regular voting
members, each of whom shall be appointed to the commission by the
mayor with the approval of the board of aldermen. The mayor and the
chief of police shall serve as ex officio members of the commission,
but shall have no voting rights.
[Code 1964, § 2-49; Ord. No. 1268, § 2, 6-6-1985]
The term of office for each member of the youth commission shall
run concurrently with that of the mayor, ending with the term of the
mayor so appointing him; subject, however, to resignation or removal
in accordance with law.
[Code 1964, § 2-50; Ord. No. 1268, § 2, 6-6-1985]
The mayor shall appoint from among the members of the youth
commission, a chairman of the commission, who shall be charged with
the duties and responsibilities of supervising all activities of the
commission and making reports to the mayor and board of aldermen at
such times as the mayor or board of aldermen may so direct.
[Code 1964, § 2-51; Ord. No. 1268, § 2, 6-6-1985]
The activities of the youth commission shall be primarily concerned
with the promotion of the general welfare of youths and young adults
within the sphere of and in compliance with law, subject to such rules
and regulations as might be imposed by the board of aldermen, if deemed
necessary by the board of aldermen.
