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September 15, 2008
October 16, 2008
ORDINANCE NO. MC-1284
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2 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AMENDING CHAPTER 2.19 OF
TITLE 2 OF THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING A
3 YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION.
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THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
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SECTION 1.
Chapter 2.19 is hereby amended to read as follows:
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8 YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION
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2.19.005 Purpose
2.19.010 Members - Appointment - Terms
2.19.013 Progression from Apprentice to Advisory Commissioner
2.19.015 Absences - Vacancies
2.19.020 Purpose - Duties
2.19.030 Meetings
2.19.040 Conduct
2.19.005 Purpose
There is hereby established in the City of San Bernardino a Youth Advisory Commission. The
purpose of this 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 shall consist of 19 voting members between the ages of 15 -
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appointees shall be residents of the city and have an awareness and understanding of the needs of
young people in San Bernardino. Commissioners shall be appointed as follows:
a) 2 members appointed by each Council Member.
b) 5 members appointed by the Mayor
Each Councilperson shall appoint two (2) members, who need not be residents of their Ward, to
serve for the term of their office. The Mayor shall appoint five (5) members, who are residents of
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MC-1284
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AMENDING CHAPTER 2.19 OF
TITLE 2 OF THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING A
YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION.
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2 2.19.013 Progression from Apprentice to Advisory Commissioner
3 A. Any appointed Commissioner who is under the age of 18 at the time of appointment shall
serve as an Apprentice Commissioner. These Commissioners shall be responsible for
4 fulfilling the duties and purposes of the Commission while representing the youth of the city
of San Bernardino.
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6 B. Any appointed Commissioner who is 18 years of age or older at the time of appointment
shall serve as an Advisory Commissioner. These Commissioners shall be responsible for
7 fulfilling the duties and purposes of the Commission while representing the college age youth
of the City of San Bernardino. Under the guidance of City staff, Advisory Commissioners
8 shall assume the task of staffing the Commission which includes organizing and managing
the Commission meetings, keeping Minutes of Action taken at meetings, filing all meeting
notices and minutes with the City Clerk's Office and serving as mentors to the Apprentice
Commissioners. Advisory Commissioners shall not serve in a supervisory capacity. All
Advisory Commissioners shall be subject to a "live-scan" background check within 30 days
of date of appointment.
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In the event that an Apprentice Commissioner reaches the age of 18 during their term, he/she
shall be automatically promoted to Advisory Commissioner on their birthday. Within 30 days
of their turning 18, Advisory Commissioners shall be subject to a "live-scan" background
check. Non-compliance within the 30 day time period will result in automatic removal from
the Commission.
2.19.015 Absences - Vacancies
If any member of the Commission fails to attend three consecutive regular meetings without
contacting staff or their designee prior to the absence(s), he or she will automatically cease to be
a member of the Commission. Vacancies shall be filled in the manner set forth in San
Bernardino Municipal Code Section 2.17.030.
2.19.020 Purpose - Duties.
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The Youth Advisory Commission shall:
(A) Work with the city and community based organizations to develop a Youth Master Plan.
(B) Provide an avenue for youth to express their concerns, ideas and recommendations.
(C) Act in an advisory capacity to the Mayor and Common Council and other City Commissions
in all matters pertaining to youth issues.
(D) Encourage and promote youth involvement and participation in city and community
activities.
(E) Work with community based organizations, such as the Inland Congregations United for
Change, and other governmental agencies to advocate for youth.
(F) Promote public understanding of the accomplishments being made by youth in the city.
(G) Positively represent and act as role models to youth in the community.
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ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AMENDING CHAPTER 2.19 OF
TITLE 2 OF THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING A
YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION.
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. Advisory Commissioners will be assigned the duty of administering the meetings.
City staff will be present to work with the Commissioners to assist them in meeting their goals.
Meetings ofthe Commission shall be open to the public and subject to all of the terms ofthe
Ralph M. Brown Act, Section 54950.5 et seq., California Government Code.
2.19.040 Conduct
Each Commissioner is a representative of his /her school and community. Individuals shall
demonstrate the high standards of behavior expected of Youth Advisory Commission members
in and out of organized activities.
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MC-1284
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AMENDING CHAPTER 2.19 OF
TITLE 2 OF THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING A
YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION.
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2 I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance was duly adopted by the Mayor
and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino at a j t reg meeting thereof, held on the
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4 15th day of September , 2008, by the following vote, to wit:
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Council Members: AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
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The foregoing ordinance is hereby approved this
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City-Clerk
1e.;tJ.. day of September, 2008.
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Approved as to form:
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F. PENMAN
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