Chapter 38 - YOUTH SERVICES#
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Cross reference— False or misleading advertising, § 3-21 et seq.; amusements, Ch. 5; obscenity offenses re minors, § 24-31 et seq.; parks and recreation, Ch. 26; other provisions concerning minors, §§ 9-47, 25-3, 25-4, 27-21 and 37-8.
ARTICLE II. - COMMISSION#
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Editor's note— Inasmuch as Ord. No. 88-36, adopted Dec. 12, 1988, as amended by Ord. No. 89-8, adopted Apr. 25, 1989, did not specifically amend the Code, the provisions of Ord. No. 89-8, pertaining to the youth services commission, have been designated herein as Art. II, §§ 38-16—38-18.
Sec. 38-16. - Establishment, composition, appointment, and terms of members.#
(a) There shall be a youth services commission established, such commission to consist of fifteen (15) members appointed by city council. Each member shall be a resident of, or employed in, the city or shall be responsible for the provision of services to the youth of Hopewell.
(b) The youth services commission shall include in its membership, whenever possible, at least one (1) member each with experience in the fields of business, law, medicine, education, the juvenile justice system, and youth services; at least one (1) member of the Hopewell City Council; at least one (1) member below the age of eighteen (18) years; representatives of public and private agencies serving youth; and private citizens not employed by government or service agencies. A majority of the members of the commission shall be citizens who are not employed by government or service agencies and who are not elected government officials. Student members shall qualify as citizen members.
(c) The member(s) of city council serving on the commission shall serve a term(s) concurrent with his term(s) in office. Student members of the commission shall be appointed for one-year terms. The commission members who are either representing public or private agencies serving youth or who are citizens not employed by government or service agencies shall be appointed by city council for three-year staggered terms.
Of the members initially appointed when the commission is established, except for council members, five (5) shall be appointed for terms of three (3) years; five (5) for terms of two (2) years; and five (5) for terms of one (1) year. Student members shall fall in the latter category. All subsequent appointments, except to fill an unexpired term, shall be for a period of three (3) years, except as otherwise stated above.
(d) Eight (8) members of the commission present at a meeting shall constitute a quorum for conducting business for all purposes. The commission may adopt such other rules of procedure not inconsistent with this article as it may find necessary for the transaction of business.
(e) In case a vacancy occurs on the commission, city council shall appoint a person to replace the originally appointed member for the remainder of the term, when necessary to comply with subsection (a) above. Council, at its discretion, shall have the power and authority to remove any member(s) of the commission for misconduct or neglect of duty. The members shall serve without compensation for their services.
(f) The members of the commission, immediately upon their initial appointment, and in each June thereafter, shall meet, elect a chairman, and adopt rules of procedure.
(Ord. No. 89-8, 4-25-89)
Sec. 38-17. - Duties and responsibilities.#
It shall be the continuing duty of the youth services commission to:
(1) Assist community agencies and organizations in establishing and modifying programs and services to youth on the basis of an objective assessment of community needs and resources.
(2) Evaluate and monitor community programs and services to determine their impact on youth.
(3) Attempt to resolve agency policies and procedures that make it difficult for youths and their families to receive services.
(4) Advise the city manager on a continuing basis.
(5) Make a formal written report to city council at least annually concerning the activities, plans, and recommendations of the commission.
(6) Provide a public forum, where concerns about youth can be expressed.
(7) Encourage involvement of the community in the solution of problems concerning youth.
(8) Encourage any additions, deletions, or changes in laws, policies, and procedures that will improve community conditions for youth development.
(Ord. No. 89-8, 4-25-89)
Sec. 38-18. - Office on youth.#
There shall be established an office on youth to implement the strategies to accomplish the goals and objectives as established and authorized by the youth services commission.
The principal administrative officer shall establish written administrative policies for the office on youth and shall ensure that these policies are carried out in conformity with the Code of Virginia and other applicable regulations and policies including, but not limited to:
(1) Department of corrections;
(2) Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act;
(3) State and local health and fire regulations;
(4) Workmans compensation.
The office on youth shall have at least one paid staff member known as the director (coordinator) and possess an administrative capability including clerical and other supportive services.
(Ord. No. 89-8, 4-25-89)