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<br />1 <br />1 <br />1 <br />1 <br />1 <br />1 <br />1 <br />1 <br />1 <br /> <br />other youth grOU\)S and organizations <br />Central Texas Medical Center <br />San Marcos area clergy <br />San Marcos Hispanic Chamber of Commerce <br />San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce <br />San Marcos School Resource Officer <br />Hays County Health Department <br />San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District <br />Southwest Texas State University <br />Adult at-large member <br /> <br />(b) Except for youth members. members of the commission are appointed by the city <br />council for terms of three years. Youth members must be at least 14 years of age. Youth <br />members are appointed for terms of one year. and are exempt from the limitations on serving <br />successive terms of office in Section 2.068 of this Code. Members will serve until their <br />successors are appointed and qualified. <br /> <br />Sec. 2.363. Powers and duties. <br /> <br />(a) The youth commission may adopt rules and regulations to govern its actions, sublect <br />to the general laws of the state and of city ordinances and resolutions. <br /> <br />(b) The commission acts in an advisory capacity to the city council, the Parks and <br />Recreation Board. other boards and commissions and the city manager on matters involving <br />youth in the San Marcos community. For purposes of this division. the term "youth" means a <br />person 18 years or younger in age. The commission will endeavor to involve the entire <br />community in promoting fundamental resources, or goals. for the healthy development of all <br />youth in the greater San Marcos area, including but not limited to the following: <br /> <br />(1) An ongoing relationship with a caring adult <br />(2) Structured activities in safe places: <br />(3) A healthy start: <br />(4) Marketable skills: and <br />(5) An opportunity to serve. <br /> <br />The commission will be responsible for creating. extending. modifying, or clarifying the means <br />of achieving these goals. The means of achieving the goals may change over time. The <br />commission should work with government agencies. private groups. religious groups. volunteers <br />and others in the area to provide the means for all youth to become productive and responsible <br />adults. <br /> <br />(c) City boards and commissions and the city manager are encouraged to consult with the <br />youth commission. and the commission will make recommendations. regarding the following: <br /> <br />ill the availability of city programs and services to youth in the city: <br /> <br />ill the provision of existing and future facilities for youth: <br /> <br />ill possible new programs and services to enable youth to reach their full potential: <br />and <br /> <br />ill methods by which youth can take responsibility for strengthening existing <br />programs and services. and for providing new programs and services. to aid <br />youth. <br /> <br />@ The youth commission will also: <br /> <br />ill coordinate with other governmental entities. and with private citizens. institutions <br />and agencies regarding programs and services to aid senior citizens in the city: <br /> <br />3 <br />