Courtesy of Kyle Heiskala, City Council Representative, District 1:
I am emailing you about openings on the Youth Commission. If you know of any outstanding young people, this is an excellent opportunity for them.
Members of the Commission should be residents of the City of San Diego between the ages of 14 and 22 and will serve for a two year term. We are looking for qualified youth that live in District 1 especially.
Learn about the San Diego Youth Commission at https://www.sandiego.gov/city-clerk/boards-commissions/youth.
Please share with your network and have anyone with an interest in serving email me with an attached resume or list of qualifications. The deadline for our office to accept applicants is next Tuesday August 23rd at 12 p.m.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Kyle Heiskala
City Council Representative
Office of Council President Sherri S. Lightner
First District, City of San Diego
202 C Street, 10th Floor
San Diego, CA 92101
Ph: (619) 236-6611
Fax: (619) 236-6999
www.sandiego.gov/citycouncil/cd1
About the San Diego Youth Commission:
Duties
To identify critical issues affecting youth in the City of San Diego and provide advice and recommendations to the Mayor, City Council, City Manager, and other City officials on issues affecting youth in the City of San Diego. The Commission is to meet no less than four (4) times per year. To form subcommittees of less than a majority of its members as deemed necessary to allow for in-depth review of issues of interest to the Commission. Make available to the City Manager its findings and recommendations and present periodic reports to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee of the City Council.
Appointment
The members shall be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by Council. The Mayor shall appoint (2) members from the nominees provided by each member of the City Council and two (2) additional members chosen by the Mayor.
Term
Two (2) year terms, and each shall serve until a successor is duly appointed and confirmed. No member shall serve more than two (2) consecutive terms. The expiration date of all terms shall be July 1.
Composition
Twenty (20) members. Members of the Commission shall be residents of the City of San Diego between the ages of fourteen (14) and twenty-two (22). If any member of the Commission reaches the age of 23 while serving on the Commission, the appointment of that member shall expire the following July 1. The Mayor shall designate a Chair and a Vice Chair from among the members of the Commission.
For more information, visit https://www.sandiego.gov/city-clerk/boards-commissions/youth.
