The purpose of this Part II is to allow youth the opportunity to provide advice, recommendations, and information for the Mayor, the City Council, and municipal agencies on the development of coordinated community and government policies, programs, and services that support children, youth, and their families. City Code, 1976/83, art. 1, §209 Ord. 86-781 Ord. 04-820

There is a Baltimore City Youth Commission. City Code, 1976/83, art. 1, §210 Ord. 86-781 Ord. 04-820

The Commission comprises 17 members . The members shall be appointed by the Mayor, in accordance with <cite data-doc="City of Baltimore, Md., Charter" data-path="IV|§6">City Charter Article IV, § 6</cite>, as follows:1 youth from each of the 14 Council Districts, at least 1 of whom is not a graduate of or then enrolled in a traditional educational program; and 3 at-large youths recommended by the President of the City Council. Each member of the Commission must be a resident of Baltimore City. City Code, 1976/83, art. 1, §211(a)(1) - (3) Ord. 86-781 Ord. 04-820 Ord. 12-003

The term of a member expires at the end of the Mayor’s term. At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies. A member may only serve a maximum of 2 terms. The members of the Commission serve with compensation based on hours served, as provided in the Ordinance of Estimates. The Mayor shall designate a member to serve as Commission Chair. At the beginning of each term and after all members are appointed, the Commission Chair shall call a meeting of the Commission and the Commission shall elect members to serve as:Vice Chair; Treasurer; and Secretary. There is an Executive Committee in the Commission that comprises the following members:the Chair; the Vice Chair; the Treasurer; the Secretary; and an at-large member, who shall be elected by majority vote of the Commissioners at the Commission’s first meeting. The Executive Committee:may appoint Committees to assist the Commission in carrying out its functions and duties; and shall generally oversee the administration of the Commission. The Commission shall meet on the call of the Chair as frequently as required to perform its duties, but not less than 1 time each month. A majority of the members constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business. An affirmative vote of at least a majority of a quorum is needed for any official action. The Commission must adopt bylaws to govern its meetings and operations. The Commission must adopt bylaws within 60 days of electing the Executive Committee. The Commission must review, revise, and re-adopt the bylaws within 60 days of electing a new Executive Committee after the start of each new Mayoral term. The Office of Children and Family Success, or its successor, shall:provide staff to the Commission; and provide the personnel and capital support necessary for the Commission to perform its duties, as provided for in the Ordinance of Estimates. Subject to <cite data-path="|general|4">Title 4 {“Administrative Procedure Act - Regulations”}</cite> of the <cite data-path="|general">City General Provisions Article</cite>, the Commission may adopt rules and regulations to govern its meetings and operations. City Code, 1976/83, art. 1, §211(a)(4) - (9) Ord. 86-781 Ord. 99-526 Ord. 04-820 Ord. 16-503 Text Conformed 02/09/21 By authority of Ordinance 20-431, Section 5, the Director of Legislative Reference, in consultation with the Law Department, has conformed the text of subsection (e) to refer expressly to the requirements of the recently-enacted Administrative Procedure Act that, effective January 15, 2021, governs the proposal, adoption, and publication of administrative rules and regulations.

The Commission shall: create and deliver a year-end annual report on Commission activities to the Mayor and City Council; review resources available to children and youth and provide feedback regarding effectiveness to the respective resource administrator; host and participate in public forums with and about children and youth; advocate for resources for children and youth; make recommendations for programs, policies, procedures, or legislation deemed necessary to promote the well-being of children, youth, and their families; raise awareness of resources available to children, youth, and their families; and review and evaluate existing and proposed policies, programs, and legislation as they relate to the well-being of children, youth, and their families. City Code, 1976/83, art. 1, §211(b) Ord. 86-781 Ord. 04-820

All City officials and agencies shall cooperate with the Commission and extend the services and facilities that the Commission requires to the extent that the officials and agencies are able to do so given personnel and budgets as provided in the Ordinance of Estimates.