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Sacramento Youth Commission 2009-10

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The Sacramento City Youth Commission was established by the Sacramento City Council to serve as an advisory group to provide recommendations on youth related issues in Sacramento.

The Youth Commission is a youth led commission/advocacy group whose mission is to protect, preserve, and enhance the quality of life for Sacramento youth by advising the City Council and the public on issues relating to youth policies, programs and opportunities.

The City of Sacramento Office of Youth Development is currently recruiting to fill youth seats for the Sacramento Youth Commission (SYC).

Application and Meeting Information

The Commission provides youth an opportunity to participate in the policy making process and provides a forum for the exchange of ideas, needs and concerns related to youth. The Youth Commission meets weekly, from 6-7:30pm.

Youth Commission meetings will begin in August 2009. Commissioners receive a $50 stipend each month for attending the meetings. Any interested youth should call the City Clerks Office at 808-7200 to apply.

Commissioners should meet the following qualifications:

• Reside or attend school in the City of Sacramento
• Between the ages of 14-19
• Possess an interest in improving the lives of youth in Sacramento

To apply: Youth Commission Application

Benefits

• Provides a unique experience with city governmental procedures.
• Gives opportunities to help address Sacramento's youth.
• Offers chances to meet motivated youth from around the city.
• Provides a voice to raise issues, concerns and ideas.
• Financially compensates time and effort with stipends.

Contact

For additional information or to request an application, please contact:

Commission Coordinator, Christina DeMoss-Giffin
Attn: Youth Commission
915 I Street, 5th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 808-6111

cdemoss@cityofsacramento.org

The commissioners, with the direction of the Office of Youth Development are currently participating in the following projects:

Supporting the promotion of a Social Host Ordinance

Assisting in the devleopment and implementation of Youth Action Teams

 

View the Youth Commission's 2008/2009 Initiatives and Priorities

 

Commissioners volunteering to "Build Fort Natomas"