HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 077-00 Bylaws YACRESOLUTION NO. 77 - 00
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
ADOPTING AMENDED BYLAWS AND RULES OF PROCEDURE
FOR THE YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, the Youth Advisory Committee was approved by the City Council on October 21,
1997; and
WHEREAS, the Bylaws and Rules of Procedure for the Youth Advisory Committee were adopted
by the City Council on. January 6, 1998; and
WHEREAS, the Youth Advisory Committee has reviewed the Bylaws and Rules of Procedure and
is recommending modifications to the sections relating to Committee Composition and Method of
Appointment, Term of Office and Removal, Officers, Meetings and General Responsibilities of the
Committee; and
WHEREAS, the proposed modifications have been reviewed by the Parks and Community Services
Commission; and
WHEREAS, the proposed modifications do not substantially change the initial charge of the Youth
Advisory Committee.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council hereby adopts the amended
Bylaws and Rules of Procedure for the Youth Advisory Committee as contained in Exhibit A, attached
hereto.
PAS SED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of June, 2000
AYES:
Councilmembers Howard, McCormick, Zika, Lockhart and Mayor Houston
NOES: None
AB SENT: _None
ABSTAIN: None
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CITY OF DUBLIN
YOUTH AD VISORY COMMITTEE
BYLAWS AND RULES OF PROCEDURE
II.
III.
GENERAL PRO VISIONS
A. These Rules of Procedure shall be known as the Bylaws and Rules of Procedure of the Youth
Advisory Committee of the City of Dublin. A copy of these Rules and amendments thereto, shall be filed
in the offices of the City Clerk for examination by the public.
B: These Rules and any amendments hereto shall be effective on the date of the adoption hereof, and
shall govern the meetings and activities of the Advisory Committee.
COMMITTEE COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF APPOINTMENT
A. The Youth Advisory Committee shall be composed of a minimum of nine (9) and a maximum of
thirteen (13) youth members and two (2) alternates. At least three (3) of the Committee Members must
be from Middle School and six (6) from High School. Additionally, there shall be four (4) non-voting
adult members representing Dublin Police Services, Dublin Unified School District, Dublin Chamber of
Commerce, and At-Large Community.
The Mayor, with the approval of the City Council, shall appoint the youth members, the one at-large
adult member and the two alternates to the Advisory Committee. The remaining three adult members
shall be appointed by their representing agency/body. In the event that there are insufficient applications
to meet the Middle School-High School ratio, the Mayor may make appointments from any of the grade
levels.
B. Committee Members may resign at any time by giving written notice to the Mayor, City Clerk,
and Parks and Community Services' DireCtor or his/her designate.
C. One member of the Parks and Community Services Commission shall serve as a non-voting
member of the Advisory Committee.
TERM OF OFFICE AND REMOVAL
A. Youth Advisory Committee Members shall serve a one (1) year term, commencing September 1st
and terminating on the following August 31st (or until their successors are appointed). During the
months of July and August meetings will be held as necessary. At the end of a Committee Member's
term, the Committee Member may be reappointed to the Advisory Committee in the same manner as the
initial appointment. There shall be no limit to the number of terms a Committee Member may serve.
B. Advisory Committee Members may be removed from office by the Mayor, with the approval of a
majority of the City Council. Removal and appointment of Committee Members shall be made only at a
regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council.
C. Ifa member of the Advisory Committee is absent from two (2) consecutive meetings or three (3)
meetings during the term without permission from said Advisory Committee, or if a Committee Member
ceases to reside in the City of Dublin or, in the case of youth members, ceases to be enrolled in school,
said Committee Member's office shall be declared vacant. Additionally, if a Committee Member is late by
more than 20 minutes to two meetings without permission from said Advisory Committee, this shall
constitute one absence.
IV.
VII
VA CAN CIES
Vacancies on the Youth Advisory Committee occurring other than by expiration of term shall be filled for
the unexpired portion of the term by the alternates. In the event that there are more than two vacancies
on the Advisory Committee, vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment.
OFFICERS
A. Election and Term of Office. The Chairperson and Vice Chairperson are elected by the majority
of the Youth Advisory Committee for a 1-year term and hold office until their successors are elected, or
until their terms as Members of the Advisory Committee expire. The officers are elected each year at the
October meeting of the Advisory Committee. Elections, whether regular or to fill vacancies shall be held
only ifa simple majority of the Advisory Committee Members are present.
The secretary to the Advisory Committee will be the City Manager or his/her designate.
B. Vacancies. In case of any vacancy in the Office of Chairperson or Vice Chairperson, the vacancy
shall be filled by an election held at the first regular meeting after the occurrence of such vacancy. The
person so elected shall serve the balance of the term.
C. Duties of Officers. The Chairperson performs the following duties:
2.
3.
4.
Presides at all meetings of the Advisory Committee.
Appoints subcommittees and chairpersons of subcommittees as necessary.
Signs correspondence on behalf of the Advisory Committee.
Represents the Advisory Committee before the Parks and Community Services Commission
and City Council.
Performs other duties necessary or customary to the office.
In the event of the absence of the Chairperson or his/her inability to act, the Vice Chairperson presides in
place of the Chairperson. In the event of the absence of or the inability to act of both the Chairperson
and the Vice Chairperson, the remaining Members shall elect one of their Members to act as temporary
Chairperson.
SUBCOMMITTEES
A. The Advisory Committee or the Chairperson, upon direction of the Advisory Committee, may
appoint several of its Members, but fewer than a quorum, to serve as a Subcommittee. The Advisory
Committee may appoint non-committee members to the Subcommittee in an effort to obtain additional
public involvement as needed. Subcommittees make recommendations directly to the Advisory
Committee.
A Subcommittee may not represent the Advisory Committee before the Commission or Council or other
bodies unless it has first received the authorization of the Advisory Committee to do so.
MEETINGS
A. The Youth Advisory Committee shall hold regular meetings at least once per month at a
designated time and place which shall be .fixed and determined by the Advisory Committee and entered
upon its minutes. All meetings of the Advisory Committee shall be open to the public. Special meetings
of the Advisory Committee may be called by a majority of the members thereof, or by the Chairperson
thereof. Notice of any such special meeting shall be given as required by law.
B. A majority of the voting members of the Advisory Committee shall constitute a quorum for the
purpose of transacting business. The secretary shall keep minutes of all regular and special meetings of
the Advisory Committee, and these shall be sent to all members and administrative officers in advance of
the meeting in which they are to be approved.
VIII. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMMITTEE
IX.
Provide input on youth services and programming to the Parks and Community
Commission, City Council and to City Staff.
Address issues that affect youth in the community.
Assist with the promotion and implementation of youth activities.
Generate an annual report on the progress of the Youth Advisory Committee.
Services
Additionally, Committee Members are expected to attend all regular meetings and subcommittee
meetings as assigned; attend the activities planned and sponsored by the Advisory Committee; and
promote youth activities and provide support for successful implementation of youth activities and
programs.
DUTIES OF COMMITTEE TO BE ADVISORY ONLY
It is intended that the Youth Advisory Committee shall be an advisory body to the Parks and Community
Services Commission and City Council. Nothing herein contained shall be construed as a limitation on
the power of the City Council or the Administrative Staff of the City or any other agency in their
supervision, or authority over property or personnel which are under their, respective jurisdictions.
STAFF ASSISTANCE
The City Manager shall provide the Youth Advisory Committee with such information and Staff
assistance as the Advisory Committee may, from time to time request, subject to the limitations imposed
by the City Council.
AMENDMENTS
These Bylaws and Rules of Procedure may be amended in the same manner as originally adopted.