Title
Amending Chapter 105 of the Administrative Code to add two youth commissioners to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Body
SECTION 1
WHEREAS, Chapter 105 of the Saint Paul Administrative Code establishes a Parks and Recreation Commission to serve as an advisory body to the mayor and the city council on park and recreation matters; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 105.02(a) establishes that the Parks and Recreation Commission consists of nine (9) at-large members appointed by the Mayor of Saint Paul; and
WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul wishes to increase youth involvement in decision making; and
WHEREAS, youth bring important perspectives, passion and energy to decision making; and
WHEREAS, youth use the City of Saint Paul Parks and Recreation programs and facilities daily; and
WHEREAS, the youth of Saint Paul are eager to lead and make decisions about their city; and
WHEREAS, the Youth On Boards Initiative led by the City’s Right Track Program and Sprockets Network is prepared to support youth who are serving on the commission; and
WHEREAS, amending Chapter 105 of the Administrative Code to add two (2) youth at-large members between the ages of 15 and 20 would will provide new perspectives from frequent Parks and Recreation patrons; Now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Saint Paul does hereby ordain:
SECTION 2
Section 105.02 of the Saint Paul Administrative Code is hereby amended as follows:
Section 105.02. - Establishment; terms; vacancies or removals; qualifications
(a) Parks and recreation commission established. There is hereby established a parks and recreation commission consisting of nine (9) at-large members and two (2) youth at-large members between 15 and 20 years of age appointed by the Mayor of Saint Paul.
(b) Terms. Of the members first appointed, three (3) shall be appointed for a term of one (1) year, three (3) for a term of two (2) years, and three (3) for a term of three (3) y...
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