§ 3-11-2 Goodyear Youth Commission.
(A) To carry out the responsibilities and duties set forth herein, there is hereby created a Goodyear Youth Commission (the "Youth Commission") to consist of students entering grades nine through 12 that also reside in Goodyear. The size of the Youth Commission shall be determined by the City Council through its appointment of the members of the Youth Commission upon the recommendation of the Sub-Committee on Boards and Commissions. The Youth Commission should include, to the extent practicable, members of racial or ethnic minorities.
(B) Except as otherwise provided herein, the members of the Youth Commission shall serve for a term of two years. Members entering grade 12 when appointed or reappointed shall serve for a term of one year. Terms shall commence on July 1st and expire on June 30th of the following year, except a member shall remain seated until a successor is appointed and qualified.
(C) Chairpersons shall be elected by the members of the Commission for terms of one year. No member shall serve on the Commission for more than two consecutive two-year terms. All officers shall be elected from among the membership of the Commission.
(D) The City Council shall provide a charge to the Commission to assist in structuring and guide its mission and purpose. The Commission shall act as an advisory body to the City Council and make recommendations regarding but not limited to:
(1) Policies, priorities, and plans for involving youth in City government to promote leadership and civic responsibility, including development of youth programming and recreation;
(2) Developing a budget for any planned project and presentation of the project to the City Council for approval.
(E) The Commission may organize committees and adopt rules and procedures necessary to accomplish its purpose. (Ord. 07-1089, passed 9-24-2007; Am. Ord. 19-1441, passed 7-8-2019; Am. Ord. 20-1473, passed 7-13-2020)