2001-071L
ORDINANCE NO. 2001- 71
AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 2.42
YOUTH COMMISSION
TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE
WHEREAS, the Village of Buffalo Grove deems it in the public interest to establish the
Youth Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Commission shall act as a liaison between Buffalo Grove's youth
community and the Corporate Authorities; advise the Village on youth - related issues; and promote
an understanding and appreciation of community affairs among the youth of Buffalo Grove; and
WHEREAS, the commission shall empower youth to assess youth needs and plan and
implement strategies to promote desired changes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK AND LAKE COUNTIES, ILLINOIS:
Section 1. There is added to the Municipal Code of the Village of Buffalo Grove, Chapter
2.42 which is to read as follows:
CHAPTER 2.42
YOUTH COMMISSION
Sections:
2.42.010
2.42.020
2.42.030
2.42.040
2.42.050
2.42.060
Youth Commission Created
Purposes
Membership
Duties
Meetings
Municipal Personnel and Agencies to Assist
SECTION 2.42.010 YOUTH COMMISSION CREATED
A commission on the concerns of Buffalo Grove youth is hereby creat6d which shall hereinafter be
known as the "Youth Commission."
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SECTION 2.42.020 PURPOSES
The purpose of the Youth Commission shall include the following:
A. To act as a liaison between Buffalo Grove's youth community and the Corporate Authorities;
B. To advise the Village on youth related issues;
C. To promote youth involvement and leadership in all areas of the Village;
D. To promote an understanding and appreciation of community affairs among the youth of
Buffalo Grove;
E. To help plan, implement, and execute social, educational, cultural, community service and
recreational programs, events and activities that address youth issues and promote the well-
being and positive development of the youth of the Village; and
F. To allow the youth of the Village to make a difference through their participation and
contributions to local government and in service to the people of the Village.
SECTION 2.42.030 MEMBERSHIP
The Youth Commission shall consist of a minimum of five (5) individuals. Membership of the
Youth Commission shall include adults and youth between the ages of twelve (12) and eighteen
(18). As an alternative to the residency requirement in Section 2.03.060, a member may be
enrolled in a school located within the Village.
SECTION 2.42.040 DUTIES
The Youth Commission shall perform and exercise the following duties:
A. Identify youth issues in the community by holding public meetings, studying youth
services in the Village and in other communities and receive communications from
schools, community groups, and Village residents; where possible develop solutions to
these problems and if appropriate, present recommendations to the Corporate Authorities
of the Village.
B. Formulate recommendations on specific topics as assigned by the Village President, the
Corporate Authorities or initiated by the Commission, which may include such topics as
vandalism, liquor and drug law enforcement, automobile and bicycle safety, and youth
and family issues.
C. Maintain, and distribute a current directory of existing services and programs for youth in
the Village.
D. Research, organize and coordinate existing youth programs, and other similar activities to
promote involvement in Village affairs.
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E. Foster and promote cooperation among governmental and non - governmental
organizations serving youth within the Village.
F. Provide input and feedback to and from Boards, Commissions and Committees of the
Village or other public bodies through possible Youth liaison to some of said bodies.
G. Promote and foster leadership training for youth within the village and help facilitate
participation by youth in Village and community activities.
H. Exercise such other duties as prescribed by the Corporate Authorities.
SECTION 2.42.050 MEETINGS
The Commission shall hold regular meetings not less than once a month at a date and time to be
determined by the Commission.
SECTION 2.42.060 MUNICIPAL PERSONNEL AND AGENCIES TO ASSIST
The facilities of the Village government shall be made available to the Youth Commission; and
Village officials, personnel and agencies shall cooperate with the Youth Commission in
accomplishing the objectives and purposes set forth herein to the fullest extent allowed by Village
ordinance and state and federal law.
Section 2. This ordinance shall be effective from and after its passage and approval.
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Braiman, Glover, Berman,,Johnson, Kahn
NAYES: 0 -
ABSENT: 0 - None
PASSED:_ November 5 A , 2001.
APPROVED: November 5 _ , 2001
ATTEST:
Village Clerk
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APPROVED:
Village President
eputy Village Clerk
ORDINANCE NO. 2001- 71
AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 2.42
YOUTH COMMISSION
TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE
WHEREAS, the Village of Buffalo Grove deems it in the public interest to establish the
Youth Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Commission shall act as a liaison between Buffalo Grove's youth
community and the Corporate Authorities; advise the Village on youth - related issues; and promote
an understanding and appreciation of community affairs among the youth of Buffalo Grove; and
WHEREAS, the commission shall empower youth to assess youth needs and plan and
implement strategies to promote desired changes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK AND LAKE COUNTIES, ILLINOIS:
Section 1. There is added to the Municipal Code of the Village of Buffalo Grove, Chapter
2.42 which is to read as follows:
CHAPTER 2.42
YOUTH COMMIT
Sections:
2.42.010
2.42.020
2.42.030
2.42.040
2.42.050
2.42.060
3)SION
Youth Commission Created
Purposes
Membership
Duties
Meetings
Municipal Personnel and Agencies to Assist
SECTION 2.42.010 YOUTH COMMISSION CREATED
A commission on the concerns of Buffalo Grove youth is hereby created wnich shall hereinafter be
known as the "Youth Commission."
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SECTION 2.42.020 PURPOSES
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The purpose of the Youth Commission shall include the following:
A. To act as a liaison between Buffalo Grove's youth community and the Corporate Authorities;
B. To advise the Village on youth related issues;
C. To promote youth involvement and leadership in all areas of the Village;
D. To promote an understanding and appreciation of community affairs among the youth of
Buffalo Grove;
E. To help plan, implement, and execute social, educational, cultural, community service and
recreational programs, events and activities that address youth issues and promote the well-
being and positive development of the youth of the Village; and
F. To allow the youth of the Village to make a difference through their participation and
contributions to local government and in service to the people of the Village.
SECTION 2.42.030 MEMBERSHIP
The Youth Commission shall consist of a minimum of five (5) individuals. Membership of the
Youth Commission shall include adults and youth between the ages of twelve (12) and eighteen
(18). As an alternative to the residency requirement in Section 2.03.060, a member may be
enrolled in a school located within the Village.
SECTION 2.42.040 DUTIES
The Youth Commission shall perform and exercise the following duties:
A. Identify youth issues in the community by holding public meetings, studying youth
services in the Village and in other communities and receive communications from
schools, community groups, and Village residents; where possible develop solutions to
these problems and if appropriate, present recommendations to the Corporate /authorities
of the Village.
B. Formulate recommendations on specific topics as assigned by the Village President, the
Corporate Authorities or initiated by the Commission, which may include such topics as
vandalism, liquor and drug law enforcement, automobile and bicycle safety, and youth
and family issues.
C. Maintain, and distribute a current directory of existing services and programs for youth in
the Village.
D. Research, organize and coordinate existing youth programs, and other similar activities to
promote involvement in Village affairs.
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E. Foster and promote cooperation among governmental and non - governmental
organizations serving youth within the Village.
F. Provide input and feedback to and from Boards, Commissions and Committees of the
Village or other public bodies through possible Youth liaison to some of said bodies.
G. Promote and foster leadership training for youth within the village and help facilitate
participation by youth in Village and community activities.
H. Exercise such other duties as prescribed by the Corporate Authorities.
SECTION 2.42.050 MEETINGS
The Commission shall hold regular meetings not less than once a month at a date and time to be
determined by the Commission.
SECTION 2.42.060 MUNICIPAL PERSONNEL AND AGENCIES TO ASSIST
The facilities of the Village government shall be made available to the Youth Commission; and
Village officials, personnel and agencies shall cooperate with the Youth Commission in
accomplishing the objectives and purposes set forth herein to the fullest extent allowed by Village
ordinance and state and federal law.
Section 2. This ordinance shall be effective from and after its passage and approval.
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Braiman, Glover, Berman, Johnson, Kahn
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
PASSED: November 5 , 2001.
APPROVED: November 5 , 2001
ATTEST:
C TA.
Village Clerk
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APPROVED:
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Village President