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Each commission shall: (a)Prepare and submit to the mayor a request for an appropriation for the operation of the commission. (b) Study and investigate the organizations and methods of operations of all departments, commissions, boards, offices and other instrumentalities of all branches of the county government and determine what changes, if any, may be desirable to accomplish the policy set forth herein. (c) Be authorized to secure directly from any department, commission, board, office or any other instrumentalities of all branches of the county government or from any individual officer or employee of the county, information, suggestions, estimates, and statistics necessary to carryout its duties. (d) Submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the mayor, managing director and council not later than eleven months after its appointment. (2000, Prop. 11, sec. 1; 2010, Prop. 7, sec. 11 and Prop. 9, sec. 3; 2020, Prop. 1, sec. 4.) Section 5-2.3. Term of Commission. The commission members shall be appointed to terms starting one year after the beginning of the term of the mayor, and lasting eleven months. (2000, Prop. 11, sec. 1; 2010, Prop. 9, sec. 3.) CHAPTER 3 YOUTH COMMISSION Section 5-3.1. Declaration of Policy. It is declared to be the policy of the county to promote the development of future leaders through increasing civic engagement and volunteer service of youth, and ensuring young people are provided with opportunities for their ideas and perspectives to be integrated into local government on a regular basis. (2022, Ord. No. 22-86, sec. 1.) Section 5-3.2. Youth Commission. For the purpose of carrying out the policy set forth herein, a youth commission is established to express the policy priorities of the youth of the county. The mayor shall designate a secretary for the commission, who shall provide the primary administrative and clerical support to its members. The office of management shall provide adequate training and resources to fulfill the purpose, duties, and responsibilities of the commission. (2022, Ord. No. 22-86, sec. 1.) Section 5-3.3. Duties and Functions of the Youth Commission. The youth commission shall: (a) Identify the aspirations, needs, and concerns of the youth of the county. (b) Examine and devise strategies that support or improve existing social, economic, educational, health, and recreational programs for youth, or develop new programs and submit such recommendations thereon to the council and mayor for consideration and action. 13