[G.O. No. 1258, § 1; G.O. No. 1300, § 1]
There is hereby created a board to be known as the Youth Concerns Committee which shall consist of no more than 20 members.
[G.O. No. 1258, § 1]
In the event of any vacancies on the Youth Concerns Committee, the Mayor with the approval of the Town Council shall fill such vacancies for the unexpired portion of the term.
[G.O. No. 1258, § 1]
It shall be the purpose of the Youth Concerns Committee to counsel pre-delinquent juveniles under the age of 18 and their parents in situations where citizen complaints are referred or have been received concerning the juvenile, but where no formal police action is involved. The specific duties are as follows:
(a) 
To aid in the prevention of juvenile delinquency.
(b) 
To arrange meetings with pre-delinquent youth and their parents on a voluntary basis in an effort to deter misconduct, promote restitution for damage where appropriate, and attempt to promote socially acceptable behavior.
(c) 
To make available guidance and counsel to youngsters with behavioral problems in cooperation with parents of youth.
(d) 
To help troubled youth adjust to society.
(e) 
To assist in the efforts to make available to the youth and/or parents involved the resources of the community.
(f) 
To aid residents in resolving disputes with youth.
The Youth Concerns Committee shall have no power to compel the juvenile or his parents to undertake or continue to participate in its program which must be done on a voluntary basis by the juvenile and/or the parent. In connection with these complaints or referrals the Youth Concerns Committee shall conduct information gathering, screening, conduct interviews, attempt to resolve controversies and recommend remedial social agencies and assistance.
[G.O. No. 1258, § 1]
The proceedings of the Youth Concerns Committee and its records shall be confidential and shall not be subject to scrutiny by any person or organization without an order of a court of competent jurisdiction. The Youth Concerns Committee shall have the power to destroy its records as it sees fit, in the absence of a court order to the contrary.
[G.O. No. 1258, § 1]
The Youth Concerns Committee shall render a report on its activities to the Town Council of the Town of Westfield on December 31, 1979 and every six months thereafter.