2000-05Q* .1 1 , 00
Resolution 2000 — 06
RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH THE BUFFALO GROVE YOUTH COMMISSION
WHEREAS, the Village of Buffalo Grove deems it in the public interest to establish the Buffalo
Grove 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 RESOLVED by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village
of Buffalo Grove, Cook and Lake Counties, Illinois, that there is hereby established the Buffalo Grove
Youth Commission. The Commission shall be subject to Chapter 2.03 of the Buffalo Grove Municipal
Code, except for Section 2.03.060, Residency for Appointed Commissions and Committees.
The Commission shall be composed of a minimum of five individuals; the Chair or Co- chairs
shall be appointed by the Village President with the advice and consent of the Village Board.
Membership of the Youth Commission shall include adults and youth between the ages of twelve (12)
and eighteen (18).
The Commission shall be in operation for one year, at which time the President and Board of
Trustees shall review the mission and objectives of the Commission and make a recommendation to
establish the Buffalo Grove Youth Commission by Ordinance. The goals of the Commission shall
include:
A. Identify youth issues in the community by holding public meetings, studying youth services
in the Village and in other communities and receiving 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. Compile, maintain, and distribute a current directory of existing services and programs for
youth in the Village.
D. Research, organize and coordinate existing youth programs such as the Civics Forum; and
other similar activities to promote involvement in Village affairs.
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 liaisons 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.
This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval. This
Resolution shall not be codified.
PASSED this 24th day of January, 2000.
AYES: 4 - B aiman. Glover. Berman. sid n N rtstein
NAPES: 3 - Marienthal. Reid. Hendricks
ABSENT: 0 - None
PASSED: January 24, 2000
APPROVED: January 24, 2000
ATTEST:
VillaVe Clerk
Elliott Hartstein, Village President