There shall be established a Bureau that shall be named the "Lymes Youth
Service Bureau."
That Bureau shall be responsible for the planning, coordination, evaluation
and implementation of programs for the youth of the Towns of Lyme and Old
Lyme. For these purposes, the Bureau shall be authorized to sign such contracts
with service agencies or associations that will provide assistance in the
implementation of youth programs, provided that legal authority is received
from the proper Town boards or commissions prior to taking such action. The
Bureau shall be authorized, for the Towns, to sign such applications as are
necessary for federal or state funds that may be available for youth service
bureaus or programs.
[Amended 11-17-1980]
Said Bureau shall be composed of not more than 12 members from the Town
of Old Lyme.
A. The 12 members from Old Lyme shall be appointed as follows:
(1) The Board of Selectmen of Old Lyme shall appoint one
member.
(2) The remaining 11 members shall be appointed by said Bureau.
B. The membership of the Bureau, including those members
from the Town of Lyme, shall include the following:
(1) One member from the Board of Education from Regional
School District 18;
(2) One member from the local churches;
(3) One member from the local Police Department;
(4) One member from a private youth serving agency;
(5) Two members who have not reached their 21st birthday
as of the date of their appointment; and
(6) At least 1/3 of the members shall be citizens who receive
less than 50% of their wages or livelihood by delivering services to youth
and their families and who manifest an interest in youth services.
C. All terms of members shall be for a period of two years
or until a successor is appointed and qualified.
Said Bureau may request funds in the same manner as all other Boards
or Commissions of the Town of Old Lyme.