RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA, REVISING YOUTH COMMITTEE FORMATION AND RESCINDING NO. RESOLUTION 2020-97 WHEREAS, City Council adopted Resolution No. 2020-97 on November 2, 2020 to form a Youth Commission.
WHEREAS, community needs have evolved since establishing the Commission in 2020.
WHEREAS, the City has not yet appointed Commission members nor has the Commission held a meeting.
WHEREAS, City Council desires to update the role of the Commission to meet current needs of the community before appointing members.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Establishment. City Council changes the Youth Commission to a Youth Committee governed by provisions of this resolution.
Governance: Fullerton Municipal Code 2.11 provisions relating to commission and committee appointments and office, the City Council Resolution adopting Fullerton Boards, Commission and Committee Rules of Procedure and Decorum and applicable state laws including, but not limited to, the California Brown Act and California Public Records Act, shall apply to the Youth Committee unless directed otherwise by this resolution.
Purpose. The Youth Committee shall advise City Council of youth achievements, problems and needs in the community. The Committee shall represent, involve and promote youth participation in community affairs.
Duties. Members shall apprise City Council of youth and community needs and interests and commit themselves to the following objectives:
Promote City Council, City and public understanding of the achievements, problems and needs of young people in the community.
Encourage young people to participate in City activities and make recommendations to City Council, in accordance with City Council direction.
The Youth Committee will coordinate with City Council and the City Manager’s Office to hold an annual Youth in Government Day offering a student mock city council meeting and information about city operations from department directors and City staff. The members will have the opportunity to visit City facilities, attend community events and participate in service projects.
Membership. The Youth Committee shall have seven members that reside in Fullerton and meet the following criteria:
One Fullerton High School student
One Sunny Hills High School student
One Troy High School student
One La Vista / Sonora High School student
One incoming Fullerton School District freshman
Two at-large members.
Each member must be between 13 and 17 years of age, maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher and obtain parent / guardian consent to serve on the Youth Committee.
Appointment. Council Members will make appointments following the at-large member process in Fullerton Municipal Code Section 2.11. A Parks and Recreation Department staff member may join the panel in lieu of a Committee Chair for initial appointments.
Meetings. Youth Committee meets once a month from September through June beginning September 2024.
Term and term limits. Each member shall serve for a one-year term commencing July 1 through June 30 subject to removal procedures in FMC 2.11. A member may serve a maximum two terms. Each member shall serve until the appointment of a successor, except in the case of removal.
Administration. Parks and Recreation Department staff provides administrative support for the Youth Commission.
Committee Members do not have obligations to file a Statement of Economic Interest or complete AB 1234 Ethics training or Harassment Prevention training.
This Resolution supersedes Resolution No. 2020-97.
ADOPTED BY THE FULLERTON CITY COUNCIL ON XXX
___ Nicholas Dunlap
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Lucinda Williams, MMC
City Clerk
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Date
Resolution No. 2024-XXX
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