Lathrop Municipal Code Ch. 2.20 Youth Advisory Commission

The youth advisory commission of the city, hereinafter referred to in this chapter as the "commission," is created.

(Ord. 01-186 § 1)

A. The youth advisory commission shall consist of no less than seven and no more than 13 members represented by freshman, sophomores, juniors, seniors and one member who can be in any grade level to serve as the chair. Each commissioner shall: (1) be no less than 13 years of age and no more than 18 years of age; and (2) a student in grades 9 through 12, in an approved education program for high school students; and (3) a resident of the city or its sphere of influence, at the time of application for appointment and continuously thereafter.

B. A quorum shall consist of a majority of the then-appointed members.

C. The members shall be appointed by the mayor, with the approval of the city council.

(Ord. 01-186 § 1; Ord. 03-224 § 4; Ord. 07-272 § 6; Ord. 16-368 § 1; Ord. 26-478, 2/9/2026)

A. Members of the commission shall serve for a period of one year. If a vacancy shall occur otherwise than the expiration of a term, it shall be filled by appointment by the mayor, with the approval of the city council, for the unexpired portion of the term. No person appointed as a commissioner shall be eligible to serve more than three consecutive terms or majority portions thereof.

B. A member of the commission may be removed from office by the mayor, with the approval by the city council. Whenever a member of the youth advisory commission has missed three meetings in a year of the youth advisory commission, the question of that person's continuance in office must be placed on the agenda for the next regular meeting of the city council. The secretary of the youth advisory commission shall keep an attendance record and inform any member by letter when he or she has two absences.

C. The youth advisory commission shall select a chair and vice-chair from among its members. The term of these offices shall be one year.

(Ord. 01-186 § 1; Ord. 07-272 § 7; Ord. 16-368 § 1; Ord. 26-478, 2/9/2026)

A. The youth advisory commission shall schedule at least one meeting per month at such time and place as it may fix by resolution. Special meetings of the commission may be called at any time by the chairperson or by any three or more members of the commission upon 24 hour personal notice being given to all members of the commission. If personal notice cannot be given, written notice must be mailed to such members at least five days prior to the meeting. Notice shall be posted at the city offices at least 24 hours prior to a special meeting.

B. A majority of members shall constitute a quorum at any regular or special meeting of the commission.

(Ord. 01-186 § 1)

The youth advisory commission shall adopt rules for the transaction of business and shall keep a record of its resolutions, transactions, correspondence, findings and determinations, which shall be public record. The commission shall render such reports to the city council as may be required.

(Ord. 01-186 § 1)

The youth advisory commission shall have the following duties and responsibilities:

A. To advise staff on recreational, education, and social service opportunities for those ages 12 to 17 within the city of Lathrop;

B. To act in an advisory capacity to the city council in all matters pertaining to the youth and teen population;

C. To foster close coordination of services between agencies in the county of San Joaquin providing services to youth and teens and the city to avoid duplication of services;

D. To interpret youth programs to public officials and the general citizenry in order to promote understanding and financial support from public and private sources;

E. To act in an advisory capacity to the city staff in making plans for and conducting activities for youth;

F. To work with staff to develop new recreation programs, activities and special events for those ages 12 to 17, provided they can be accommodated within the youth development approved budget;

G. To approve the disbursement and/or expenditure of funds identified as commission funds in the youth development budget provided that these expenditures shall in all instances follow the city's purchasing system as defined in LMC Section 2.36.050.A and B for purchases up to $4,999 requiring the signature of the appropriate department head; and expenditures above $5,000 requiring the approval and signature of the city manager; and further provided, that such expenditures shall also be to carry on programs for those ages 12 to 17, while allowing the commission to make non-teen programming-related financial discretionary expenditures of up to $3,000 annually, provided they can be accommodated within the youth development approved budget, and not to make physical changes to any city property.

H. To perform such other duties as may be requested from time to time by the city council.

(Ord. 01-186 § 1; Ord. 03-224 § 5; Ord. 26-478, 2/9/2026)