REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Appointment of Youth Commissioners for the 2018-19 Term
Report
BACKGROUND
The City of Santa Clara Youth Commission was established on June 6, 1995 by Ordinance No. 1673. The Commission provides opportunities for youth involvement in, and access to, City government through a formal commission. The Youth Commission is comprised of 15 residents of the City of Santa Clara, aged 12-19, who serve a one year term with a maximum term of service of four calendar years, who don't hold a paid office or employment in the City, and include at least one representative from each high school and middle school in the City. The Youth Commission serves in an advisory capacity to Council and makes recommendations on matters pertaining to youth, and is under supervision of a staff liaison designated by the City Manager.
On March 24, 2018, twenty-five candidates for the City of Santa Clara Youth Commission were interviewed by the Staff Liaison, Recreation Supervisor, and the outgoing Youth Commission Chairperson. The applicants were screened for the eligibility criteria listed above and evaluated and rated on how well they would represent the City's youth and teen population on the Youth Commission. There are currently eight (8) returning members eligible to be reappointed, seven (7) Commission vacancies to be filled by new appointments, and two (2) alternate positions to be appointed by the Council.
DISCUSSION
Following interviews, seven of the candidates were recommended to serve on the Commission, and two candidates were recommended to be alternates. Alternate members are not voting members of the Commission but will attend meetings and assume a position on the Commission should a member be unable to complete their term. Each Commissioner will serve a one-year term beginning in August 2018 and ending in May 2019. Each candidate recommended for appointment meets the requirements outlined above.
The list below contains fifteen candidate...
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