TO: YOUTH COMMISSION
FROM: KELLY ORTA, DEPUTY COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
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COMMISSION SUBCOMMITTEE AND APPOINTMENTS UPDATE
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BACKGROUND
The Youth Commission (Commission) has a number of active subcommittees that are individually tasked with specific projects that align with the goals of the Commission.
As part of the Commission’s ongoing review of the work assigned to its subcommittees and appointed roles, a current subcommittee member may briefly describe any projects currently in process. The discussion will provide an opportunity to inform the Commission of the current progress of each project; allow commissioners to express their interests, goals, and desires to be involved in subcommittees that have a vacancy; propose new subcommittees for consideration a future meeting; or modify the number of approved subcommittees.
A maximum of seven commissioners may serve on a single subcommittee. There are no limitations to the number of subcommittees a commissioner may serve. Included below are the Commission’s active subcommittees:
Communications & Social Media Subcommittee
Commissioners: Mow, Edwards, Lwin, Ozkan, Taghvaei, Campisi, and Chairperson Reeds
Determine a manageable strategy for ensuring ongoing and regular social media posts, which consideration of utilizing multiple platforms to increase outreach efforts. Consider creative ways to promote the work of the Youth Commission, events, activities, and updates to the City’s website to be more teen-focused, where appropriate.
Teen Center & Events Subcommittee
Commissioners: Cho, Huynh, Chabot, Ozkan, Garcia, and Vice Chairperson Ramcharan
Provide ongoing support for teen programs, services, and events, held throughout the City, with special consideration for small business activations, teen entrepreneur events, potential fundraiser(s) for the Teen Center, and teen-focused activations on the Pier. Work with staff to determine whether teen artwork can be displayed at the Teen Center.
Subcommittee items requiring formal action or consideration of the Commission must be agendized for a future discussion.
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