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f INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Sharpe DATE: August 12, 2013 f BILL NO. 9189 ORDINANCE NO. 6920 I AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A NEW SECTION OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY CITY, MISSOURI ESTABLISHING A COMMISSION ON YOUTH ISSUES AND PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THIS COMMISSION. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of University City desires to establish a Commission on Youth Issues and to provide for the appointment of members to such commissions, all as provided herein; i NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY CITY, MISSOURI, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Section 2.72, Commission on Youth Issues Created—Composition and Meetings, of Title 2, Administration and Personnel, of the Municipal Code of the City of University City, Missouri, is hereby enacted, to read as follows: Section 2.72 Commission on Youth Issues Created— Composition and Meetings A. The overall purpose of the Youth Commission is to give a voice to the University City youth (ages 14-21) and to serve in an advisory capacity to City Council about policies, programs and actions that affect youth and their families. Through this work, the eighteen (18) member Commission will be influential in ensuring that decisions that affect young people have been carefully considered and incorporate their concerns and perspectives. The Commission will work to bridge the gap between adults and youth, fostering a greater sense of unity, communication and partnership throughout the city. Additionally, the Commission of Youth will identify, promote, and provide advice on improving and increasing diverse services and programming for young people and their families. These matters include, but are not limited to, ensuring that quality educational opportunities are 1 i F Page 1 of 3 i