Get involved with the Youth Commission

The Youth Commission was established for one sole purpose: to let your voice be heard. Get involved and participate in the process of County government.

Responsibilities include:

• To foster increased youth involvement in County government.
• To study the problems and hold forums on issues, activities and concerns of youth.
• To comment on existing or proposed legislation, ordinances, resolutions and policies.
• To present methods to resolve youth-related conflicts between youth and adults.
• To recommend the implementation of community programs to improve the lives of youth.
• To work with other youth organizations in the County to collaborate on shared issues and interests.
• To submit to the Mayor and Board of County Commissioners an annual report.
• To participate in workshops.
• To meet with the official who appointed the Youth Commission member on a quarterly basis, or at the discretion of the appointing official.

For more information visit Youth Commission.