Item 25 - Proposed Revisions to Youth Commission Bylaws

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YOUTH COMMISSION BYLAWS 1.0 NAME The name of this advisory body of the City of Santa Ana shall be the Youth Commission (hereinafter "Commission"). 2.0 RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES OF COMMISSION 2.1 Act in an advisory capacity to the City Council in matters pertaining to youth and teen services, programs, and cooperation with other public and/or private agencies; 2.2 Act in an advisory capacity and consider the proposed annual budget for the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency and make recommendations regarding youth services to the City Manager and/or City Council; 2.3 Act in an advisory capacity to the City Council in recommending policies and/or legislation for improving the position of the youth in the City of Santa Ana; and 2.4 Perform such other duties as may be directed by the City Council. 3.0 MEMBERSHIP Except as otherwise specified in the city charter, the members of the commission shall be appointed, and may be removed, by the City Council, subject in both appointment and removal by the affirmative votes of a majority of the members. 3.1 VACANCIES Vacancies arising from whatever cause shall be filled pursuant to Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 2-326. 3.2 REMOVAL A Commissioner may be removed by the City Council from the commission in the following circumstances: 3.2.1 Absent from two (2) regular meetings consecutively without permission of the commission expressed in its official minutes; or 3.2.2 Fails to attend at least one-half of the regular meetings within a calendar year; or 3.2.3 Is convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude; or 3.2.4 Ceases to be a resident of the city. 4.0 OFFICERS The commission shall elect from its members a chairperson and vice chairperson, each of whom shall serve in such position for the term of one (1) year. No member shall serve in the position of chairperson for more than one (1) term. Exhibit A