Sacramento Municipal Code Ch. 2.126 City of Sacramento Youth Commission

The City of Sacramento Youth Commission is hereby established. (Ord. 2024-0020 § 1; Ord. 2019-0010 § 2)

The commission is established for the purpose of providing advice and recommendations to the city council on matters relating to youth, which is defined as individuals between the ages of 14 and 24. (Ord. 2024-0020 § 1; Ord. 2019-0010 § 2)

The powers and duties of the commission are:

A. To provide recommendations and advice to the city council on policies, projects, programs, and other matters pertaining to youth. The matters upon which the commission provides recommendations and advice may be referred to the commission by the city council, the youth development policy manager, or the director of the Youth, Parks, and Community Enrichment Department.

B. To assist the Youth, Parks, and Community Enrichment Department in promoting city services and functions relating to youth.

C. To assist youth in understanding the workings of city government and to encourage youth to actively participate in community affairs and city programs.

D. To conduct an annual workshop to review the city's annual operating budget and capital improvement plan relating to youth programs and projects.

E. To conduct studies and investigations and coordinate with other youth groups and organizations regarding youth issues and needs.

F. To review complaints and other matters pertaining to youth issues as requested by the youth development policy manager, the director of the Youth, Parks, and Community Enrichment Department, or the city council.

G. To annually report and make recommendations to the mayor and council regarding the status of youth matters in the city and the activities of the commission. (Ord. 2024-0020 § 1; Ord. 2019-0010 § 2)

A. Number of members. The commission has 19 members.

1. Each councilmember shall recommend two members for appointment (16 members total);

2. The mayor shall recommend three members for appointment.

B. Qualifications. In addition to any requirements or restrictions in chapter 2.40:

1. All members must be at least 14 years old and not older than 22 years old at the time of appointment.

2. All members must live in the city or attend school in the city for the duration of their appointment.

3. Members must not be family relatives, as defined in section 2.16.140, of any member of the city council.

C. Terms. The term of each seat on the commission is a period of two years. (Ord. 2024-0020 § 1; Ord. 2019-0010 § 2)

Unless specifically provided otherwise in this chapter, the provisions of chapter 2.40 apply to the commission and its members. (Ord. 2024-0020 § 1; Ord. 2019-0010 § 2)