Encinitas Youth Commission Annual Recruitment For 2020-21

From the City of Encinitas:

March 16, 2020

The City is accepting applications for appointment to the Youth Commission representing grades 7 through 12.

Applicants must apply online from the City’s website located at: http://www.encinitasca.gov/Government/Boards-Commissions/Youth-Commission.

• All applications must be submitted no later than 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2020.
• Applicants must be residents of the City of Encinitas.
• Youth Commission composition shall include representatives from school grades 7 through 12.
• Applicants may be asked to meet with City Council Members at a future Council Meeting (date to be determined) to briefly discuss their reasons for seeking appointment to the Youth Commission (e.g. a 2-3 minute presentation by the applicant).
• Youth Commissioners must be able to attend commission meetings on the first Wednesday of each month at 4:30 p.m. and participate in Youth Commission projects and subcommittees.

The Youth Commission consists of up to nine (9) voting members all serving a one-year term. Youth Commission duties include:

• Development of an Annual Work Plan.
• Review and updates on the Youth/Teen Master Plan.
• Advising the City Council on matters regarding youth/teen services and programs.
• Cooperation with other public and private agencies.

For additional information regarding your application, you may contact the City Clerk at 505 South Vulcan Avenue in Encinitas, by phone at (760) 633-2601 or by email at khollywood@encinitasca.gov. If you have any Youth Commission specific questions, please contact Christian Hernandez of the Parks and Recreation Department at (760) 633-2756.

This press release was produced by the City of Encinitas. The views expressed here are the author’s own.