There is hereby established an Irvington Municipal Youth Council
which shall have such functions, powers and duties as may be delegated
to it by the Municipal Council and as may be otherwise provided by
ordinance.
In addition to serving in the capacity as so defined in §
22-32 of this article, the Youth Council shall have the following responsibilities:
A. Assist to the extent needed in coordinating and carrying out community
plans, services and programs affecting the well-being of the youth
of the community. This includes programs and services addressing the
issues of violence, drug abuse, peer pressure, juvenile delinquency
and any other harmful influences that the Municipal Council, Mayor
and Youth Council may so determine to be in need of redress.
B. The Council may also make recommendations and devise and submit plans
to the governing body and Mayor addressing problems that they have
so identified as negatively impacting upon the youth of the Township
of Irvington.
C. They may request cooperation, assistance and data from various municipal
officials, departments and agencies that will assist them in carrying
out their purpose and objectives. Department directors shall assist
them as needed.
The Council shall select from its membership a Chairman, Vice
President and Secretary to serve for a two-year term.