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Adopted: September 4. 2007
Effective: October 5. 2007
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ORDINANCE NO. MC-1254
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ADDING CHAPTER 2.19
TO TITLE 2 OF THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING A
YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION.
THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1.
Code to read as follows:
Chapter 2.19 is hereby added to the San Bernardino Municipal
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Chapter 2.19
YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION
2.19.005 Purpose
2.19.010 Members - Appointment - Terms
2.19.015 Alternates
2.19.017 Absences
2.19.020 Duties
2.19.030 Meetings
2.19.040 Conduct
2.19.005 Purpose
The purpose of this Youth Advisory Commission is to involve young people in local governance,
to engage youth in creating positive social change, and to serve in an advisory capacity to the
Mayor and Common Council on topics relating to needs, priorities, programs and opportunities
for youth in the community.
2.19.010 Members - Appointment - Terms
The Youth Advisory Commission is composed of students and youth serving without
compensation at the pleasure of the Mayor and Common Council. Commissioners shall be
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a) 1 member representing each of the High Schools in the San Bernardino City Unified
School District
b) 1 member representing Aquinas High School
c) 1 member representing Rialto High School
d) 1 member representing the Public Safety Academy
e) I member appointed by each Council Member
f) 2 members appointed by the Mayor
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ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ADDING CHAPTER 2.19
TO TITLE 2 OF THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING A
YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION.
Members must be residents of the city, between the ages of 13-19. The student body of each
High School shall serve as the appointing authority in selecting their school's representatives.
The initial term will begin in September 2007 and end in June of 2008. Following the initial
term, all terms shall be one year, beginning and ending in June. Students may be appointed to
serve more than one term. All appointees shall be subject to the approval of the Mayor and
Common Council.
2.19.015 Alternates
Each school shall nominate one (1) student to serve as an alternate. The alternate shall be a non-
voting underclassman, who shall attend meetings of the Commission and may participate in
discussions. When a regular member of the Commission is not in attendance, the alternate from
that school may vote and shall have all other rights and responsibilities of a member of the
Commission.
2.19.017 Absences
If a member of the Commission fails to attend three consecutive regular meetings without
contacting City staff prior to the absence( s), he or she will automatically cease to be a member of
the Commission. If a vacancy occurs prior to a Commissioner's term being completed, the
alternate member will be appointed to fill the position for the remainder of the term, unless that
school's appointing authority selects another student. Nomination and appointment of a
replacement member at any time shall terminate the appointment of any member so replaced,
without need for formal removal action.
2.19.020 Duties.
The Youth Advisory Commission shall:
(A) Provide an avenue for youth to express their concerns, ideas and recommendations.
(B) Act in an advisory capacity to the Mayor and Common Council and other City Commissions
in all matters pertaining to youth issues.
(C) Encourage and promote youth involvement and participation in City and community
activities.
(D) Work with community based organizations and government agencies to advocate for youth.
(E) Promote public understanding of the accomplishments being made by youth in the City.
(F) Positively represent and act as role models to youth in the community.
(G) Work with the City and community based organizations to develop a Youth Master Plan.
2.19.030 Meetings
Meetings shall be held monthly or as requested by the Mayor and Common Council. A quorum
shall consist of a majority of the membership of the Commission. A quorum shall be required for
official action. A staff member will be assigned the duty of administliring the meetings and
working with the Commission toassist them in meeting their goals. Meetings of the
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ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ADDING CHAPTER 2.19
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Commission shall be open to the public and subject to all of the terms of the Ralph M. Brown
Act, Section 54950.5 et seq., California Government Code.
2.19.040 Conduct
Each student is a representative of their school and community. Students should demonstrate the
high standards of behavior expected of Youth Advisory Commission members in and out of
organized activities. Participation in any illegal activity may be cause for dismissal from the
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ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ADDING CHAPTER 2.19
TO TITLE 2 OF THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING A
YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance was duly adopted by the Mayor
and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino at a ~g~?-t meeting thereof, held on the
4th day of September, 2007, by the following vote, to wit:
Council Members:
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day of September, 2007.
The foregoing ordinance is hereby approved this
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City of San Bernardino
JAMES F. PENMAN
City
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