Cupertino Municipal Code Ch. 2.95 Teen Commission

The Teen Commission of the City is established. The Teen Commission (hereinafter referred to in this Chapter as "Commission") will be comprised of nine members, at least one person from each public middle school and public high school in Cupertino, if possible. Membership on the Commission will be limited to Cupertino residents. Members may attend schools outside of the City limits, or be schooled at home. Commissioners must be in the 8th through 11th grade at time of appointment. None of the Teen Commissioners shall be otherwise officials or employees of the City of Cupertino nor be related by blood or marriage to any official or employee of the City. Commissioners should reflect the broadest possible representation of Cupertino youth.

(Ord. 18-2181, § 1 (part), 2018)

A. Commission members serve at the pleasure of the City Council. The term of office of Teen Commission members shall be for two years. Five appointments will be made in odd-numbered years and four appointments in even-numbered years. The terms will begin on September 1st and end on August 31st of the year their term is due to expire. Commissioners shall not serve consecutive terms unless there is a vacancy for which there is no eligible applicant, at which time the City Council may waive this restriction.

B. The appointment, reappointment and rules governing incumbent members of the Commission are governed by the Resolution of the Cupertino City Council which governs advisory bodies and the Resolution of the Cupertino City Council which governs the Teen Commission specifically.

(Ord. 18-2181, § 1 (part), 2018)

Any appointee member may be removed by a majority vote of the City Council. Vacancies shall be filled by appointment by the City Council, and shall be for the unexpired portion of the term of office vacated.

(Ord. 18-2181, § 1 (part), 2018)

The Commission shall elect its Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson from among its members who shall serve in these capacities for one year.

(Ord. 18-2181, § 1 (part), 2018)

A. The Teen Commission shall hold regular meetings at least every other month, and, at the discretion of the Commission, such other meetings as may be necessary or expedient.

B. A majority of the Commission shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of transacting the business of the Commission.

(Ord. 18-2181, § 1 (part), 2018)

A majority vote is required to approve a recommendation or on any matter that is presented to the Commission which requires a vote.

(Ord. 18-2181, § 1 (part), 2018)

The Commission shall keep an accurate record of its proceedings and transactions, and shall render such reports to the City Council as may be required. These records shall be filed with the City Clerk.

(Ord. 18-2181, § 1 (part), 2018)

The powers and functions of the Teen Commission shall be as follows:

A. Advise the City Council and staff on issues and projects important to youth.

B. Perform such other tasks as may be expressly requested of it by the City Council.

(Ord. 18-2181, § 1 (part), 2018)

Members of the Commission shall serve without compensation. Commissioners may be reimbursed for necessary expenses reasonably incurred by them while acting in their official capacity subject to the approval of the City Manager.

(Ord. 18-2181, § 1 (part), 2018)

The Commission may adopt from time to time such rules of procedure as it may deem necessary to properly exercise its powers and duties. Such rules shall be subject to the approval by the City Council and shall be kept on file with the Chairperson of the Commission and the City Clerk, and a copy thereof shall be furnished to any person on request.

(Ord. 18-2181, § 1 (part), 2018)

Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed as restricting or curtailing any powers of the City Council or City officers.

(Ord. 18-2181, § 1 (part), 2018)