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Ordinance adding Chapter 2.83 to Title 2 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code related to the establishment of a Youth Commission
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WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of South San Francisco sees the need for input and advice from the youthful community; and
WHEREAS, the youthful community of South San Francisco would benefit by a vehicle for communication with the municipal government of South San Francisco; and
WHEREAS, the City Council believes the need exists for the issues of youth to be handled in a positive manner with programs that benefit both the City Council and the youthful community.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City of South San Francisco finds that all recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference.
SECTION 2. A new Chapter 2.83 of Title 2 of the City of South San Francisco Municipal Code is adopted to read as follows:
2.83.010 Establishment; Composition; Appointment; Qualifications
The Youth Commission is established.
The Youth Commission shall consist of a maximum of 15 members, except upon creation, as described in section 2.83.020 of this chapter.
The City Council shall appoint the members of the Commission.
Members of the Commission shall be at least 14 and no more than 22 years of age and either live within the limits of the City of South San Francisco or the South San Francisco Unified School District ("SSFUSD"). If a Commission member lives outside of the City limits but inside SSFUSD they must either be enrolled in or have graduated from a SSFUSD school. In selecting Commission members, the City Council shall strive to maintain geographic representation of South San Francisco's neighborhoods.
2.83.020 Initial Membership
The initial membership of the Commission shall consist of all members of the former City of South San Francisco Youth Advisory Council who choose to continue to serve. As the ini...
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