Memphis Code of Ordinances § 2-72-1 Established.
Sec. 2-72-1. - Established.
There is established a Memphis youth guidance commission.
(Code 1967, § 2-169; Code 1985, § 2-151; Ord. No. 3525, § 1(1), 3-4-1986)
MEMPHIS YOUTH GUIDANCE COMMISSION
Memphis Code of Ordinances tit. 2, ch. 2-72
in effectMemphis Code of Ordinances § 2-72-2 Composition; appointment of members.
Sec. 2-72-2. - Composition; appointment of members.
A. The Memphis youth guidance commission shall consist of 21 members appointed by the mayor, subject to confirmation by the council. There shall be at least one representative from each of the following categories: business, cultural, education, employment, health, justice, recreation, safety and volunteer community.
B. At least seven organizations which either fund or coordinate services for children and youth shall be represented.
(Code 1967, § 2-170; Code 1985, § 2-152; Ord. No. 1550, § 1, 7-20-1965; Ord. No. 3525, § 1(2), 3-4-1986)
Memphis Code of Ordinances § 2-72-3 Terms of members.
Sec. 2-72-3. - Terms of members.
The terms of office of the members of the youth guidance commission shall be three years commencing on January 1st of the appointive year.
(Code 1967, § 2-171; Code 1985, § 2-153)
Memphis Code of Ordinances § 2-72-4 Election and terms of officers.
Sec. 2-72-4. - Election and terms of officers.
It shall be the duty of the youth guidance commission to elect a chairperson and such other officers as are deemed necessary, who shall serve for a period of two years.
(Code 1967, § 2-172; Code 1985, § 2-154)
Memphis Code of Ordinances § 2-72-5 Subcommittees.
Sec. 2-72-5. - Subcommittees.
The youth guidance commission shall have the power to create subcommittees to undertake such special studies as it shall authorize, and to appoint to such subcommittees persons qualified in any field of activity relating to the welfare of children.
(Code 1967, § 2-173; Code 1985, § 2-155)
Memphis Code of Ordinances § 2-72-6 Members not to be paid.
Sec. 2-72-6. - Members not to be paid.
Neither the members of the youth guidance commission nor the members of the subcommittees duly appointed shall receive compensation for their services.
(Code 1967, § 2-174; Code 1985, § 2-156)
Memphis Code of Ordinances § 2-72-7 Purpose and duties.
Sec. 2-72-7. - Purpose and duties.
It shall be the purpose of the Memphis youth guidance commission to enhance opportunities and the quality of life for youth in the city by studying related issues and functioning as an educational, informational and advocacy body through research, reporting and making recommendations to the mayor and city council.
(Code 1967, § 2-175; Code 1985, § 2-157; Ord. No. 3525, § 1(3), 3-4-1986)
Memphis Code of Ordinances § 2-72-8 Nature of work.
Sec. 2-72-8. - Nature of work.
The work of the youth guidance commission shall be advisory, research-related and consultative and shall not be administrative.
(Code 1967, § 2-176; Code 1985, § 2-158)
Memphis Code of Ordinances § 2-72-9 Research to be confidential.
Sec. 2-72-9. - Research to be confidential.
The research of the youth guidance commission, as it concerns files of courts and the files of public and private agencies, shall be confidential as to details.
(Code 1967, § 2-177; Code 1985, § 2-159)
Memphis Code of Ordinances § 2-72-10 Annual report; periodic recommendations.
Sec. 2-72-10. - Annual report; periodic recommendations.
The Memphis Youth Guidance Commission shall provide the mayor and the city council with an annual report in April of each year of its activities and findings regarding the needs of children and youth and the extent to which those needs are being met within the city. It shall also include recommendations as to strategies for meeting any unmet needs. Recommendations regarding pending legislation or needed legislation shall be brought to the attention of the mayor and city council at appropriate times during the year and shall be included in the annual report.
(Code 1967, § 2-178; Code 1985, § 2-160; Ord. No. 3525, § 1(4), 3-4-1986)
Source: City of Memphis, Code of Ordinances and Charter and Related Laws (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tn/memphis/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT2AD_CH2-72MEYOGUCOFetched: 10/28/2026