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Ordinance to Amend Sections 2.56(1) and (4) of the City of West Allis Revised Municipal Code changing how the Youth Commission is constituted and officers are elected
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Now, therefore, the Common Council of the City of West Allis, Milwaukee County, do ordain as follows:
Part 1. Code Revision
Section 2.56(1) of the Municipal Code of the City of West Allis is hereby amended to read as follows:
(1) How Constituted. The Youth Commission shall consist of up to thirty (30) members appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by the Common Council. Members shall be from the three (3) WAWM School District high schools. Additionally, members may be appointed to the Commission from any other high schools located in West Allis or students living in West Allis and attending private high schools outside West Allis, up to the full thirty (30) member Youth Commission.
Current members of the Youth Commission may continue to serve through their senior graduation and the appointment process for new members will begin in September of each year, or as time allows.
In addition to the regular members of the Youth Commission, seven (7) adult advisors to the Youth Commission shall serve as ex officio members. Said members shall be the following individuals, or their designees: Mayor, Common Council President, School Board President, School Superintendent, Police Chief, and two (2) citizens at large.
Part 2. Code Revision
Section 2.56(4) of the Municipal Code of the City of West Allis is hereby amended to read as follows:
(4) Organization and Procedure.
(a) Upon the completing of appointments to the Youth Commission, a date will be set for nomination and election of a youth Chairperson and a youth Recording Secretary. The youth Recording Secretary will be responsible for taking the minutes. These officers shall serve annual terms.
(b) A quorum shall be a majority of youth members.
(c) Written minutes shall be kept, showing all actions taken and recommendations made. A copy of such minutes shall be filed with the City Clerk/Treasurer.
(d) The Youth Commission may adopt rules, not inconsistent herewith, for the transaction of its business.
(e) All official actions shall be made by a majority vote of those present constituting a quorum.
Part 3. Inconsistent Law Repealed
All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.
Part 4. Severability
The provisions of this ordinance are severable. If any provision of this ordinance is invalid, or if the application of this ordinance to any person or circumstance is invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application.
Part 5. Effective Date
This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and publication.
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