CC Resolution No. 01-199 RESOLUTION NO. 01-199
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO ESTABLISHING
A CUPERTINO TEEN COMMISSION
WHEREAS, providing activities for youth is a high priority of the Cupertino City
Council; and
WHEREAS, the Council has determined that the community is best served in this
endeavor by establishing a Teen Commission to work with Parks and Recreation staff on the
development, promotion, and evaluation of activities for youth; and
WHEREAS, the Council has elected to appoint a Teen Commission for the City of
Cupertino in recognition of the importance of their charge;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council create the Cupertino
Teen Commission according to the following:
· The Cupertino Teen Commission will be comprised of twelve members, at least one from
each grade 7 through 12. Membership on the Commission will reflect representation from
each middle school and high school in Cupertino. Membership in the Commission will be
limited to Cupertino residents.
· The members of the Teen Commission shall be appointed by the City Council following an
application period.
· The term of office of each Commissioner shall be one year, beginning in September with
each new school year. Teen Commissioners can serve unlimited, consecutive terms through
high school graduation.
· The Commission shall elect a chair and vice-chair each year.
· Meetings will be held twice monthly at a regular time and place to be determined by the
Commission at the first meeting of each school year.
· Actions taken by the Commission will be by majority vote.
· The Department of Parks and Recreation will provide staff support to the Teen Commission
and will post meeting agendas.
· The powers and function of the Teen Commission will be to assist city staff in the
development, promotion, and evaluation of teen programs and activities to enhance the
growth and development of youth.
Re~olution No. 01-199
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IT IS NOW THEREFORE RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Cupertino that
a Teen Comanission be created to better serve Cupertino youth.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Cupertino this 17th day of September 2001 by the following vote:
Vote
Members ofth_e City Council
AYES: Bumett, Chang, James, Lowenthal
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAiN: None
ATTEST:
City Clerk
~VIayor, City of C~