SEATTLE YOUTH COMMISSION

SEA-MC tit. 3, subtit. IV, ch. 3.67

in effect

Seattle Mun. Code § 3.67.010 Establishment

3.67.010 - Establishment There is established a Seattle Youth Commission (referred to in this chapter as the "Commission") that shall advise the Mayor and City Council on policies of importance to the City, including but not limited to policies directly affecting youth. (Ord. 123251, § 2, 2010.)

Seattle Mun. Code § 3.67.020 Membership

3.67.020 - Membership The Commission shall consist of 15 members. At least one position shall be held by a representative from each of the seven City Council districts. If a member cannot be found from a particular district, that seat will remain empty. The remaining membership shall reflect a broad range of opinion, background, and neighborhood diversity. All members shall be 19 years old or younger at the time of appointment to the Commission. (Ord. 125029, § 1, 2016; Ord. 123251, § 2, 2010.)

Seattle Mun. Code § 3.67.030 Appointment and term

3.67.030 - Appointment and term Eight members of the Commission shall be appointed by the Mayor and seven members shall be appointed by the City Council for a term of two years. Whenever possible, a term start date will be the Monday of the week in which the Seattle Public Schools has placed the start of school for the academic year, and a term end date will be the Sunday that is closest to the term start date plus two years. If the Seattle Public Schools have not declared a start of school date at the time of appointment, a term will start September 1 and end August 31 two years later. All appointments shall be subject to confirmation by the City Council. Staff of the Department of Neighborhoods may provide appointment recommendations to both the Mayor and the City Council. (Ord. 125029, § 2, 2016; Ord. 123251, § 2, 2010.)

Seattle Mun. Code § 3.67.040 Compensation

3.67.040 - Compensation Members serve without compensation. (Ord. 123251, § 2, 2010.)

Seattle Mun. Code § 3.67.050 Duties and functions

3.67.050 - Duties and functions A. The duties of the Commission include but are not limited to: 1. Organizing forums of Seattle youth to better educate the City about the opinions of youth on civic issues affecting both their specific communities and the city at large and to inform youth about the City's policies, programs and processes for public engagement; 2. Participating in events with the Mayor and members of the City Council to discuss issues affecting the city and the perspective of youth on these issues; 3. Drafting policy proposals on topics of its choosing and presenting these proposals to the Mayor and the City Council; 4. Testifying at City Council meetings and public hearings; and 5. Providing an annual report to the relevant Council Committee about the Commission's activities. B. The Commission's functions shall be advisory only. (Ord. 125029, § 3, 2016; Ord. 123251, § 2, 2010.)

Seattle Mun. Code § 3.67.060 Ancillary powers

3.67.060 - Ancillary powers A. The Commission shall have the power to: 1. Select from its members a chair or co-chairs as presiding officer(s) of the Commission for a term of one year. No person shall serve as presiding officer for more than two years; 2. Organize itself, establish committees or subcommittees, and delegate duties for the performance of its work; and 3. Adopt rules of procedure in accordance with Chapter 3.02 to accomplish its functions. B. The Department of Neighborhoods shall provide staff support and meeting facilities for the Commission and maintain its records. The Commission may also receive staff assistance from other City departments. C. Meetings of the Commission, the minutes of its proceedings, and its findings and recommendations shall be open to the public. (Ord. 125029, § 4, 2016; Ord. 123476, § 1, 2010; Ord. 123251, § 2, 2010.)

Source: City of Seattle, Seattle Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/wa/seattle/codes/municipal_code?nodeId=TIT3AD_SUBTITLE_IVCO_CH3.67SEYOCOFetched: 11/1/2026