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(c) Advise thecouncil and mayor on the effects of legislative policies, needs, assessments, priorities, programs, and budgets concerning the youth of the county. (d) Respond to requests for comment and recommendation on matters referred to the commission by the council, mayor, officers, agencies, and executive and legislative branch advisory committees of the county. (e) Initiate educational campaigns. (f) Encourage other young people to increase civic engagement. (g) Coordinate activities that increase youth participation in County-led initiatives, such as development of community plans and emergency preparedness. (h) Create community resources for youth that are available to residents of all ages. (2022, Ord. No. 22-86, sec. 1.) Section 5-3.4. Membership, Appointment and Term of Commission. (a) The youth commission shall consist of no less than nine and no more than fifteen members between the ages of fourteen to twenty-four years at the time of appointment and serve for staggered terms of two years. Commission members who have attained the age of majority at the time of appointment shall be duly registered voters of the county. Each council member shall appoint a member who resides in the district that council member represents and the mayor may appoint up to six members who are residents of the county. The residence address of a parent or legal guardian may be considered when determining membership eligibility. The initial appointments shall commence no later than ninety days after the effective date of this section and shall be as follows: (1) One year term: maximum eight members with up to three appointed by the mayor and one each appointed by the council members representing districts 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9. (2) Two year term: maximum seven members with up to three appointed by the mayor and one each appointed by the council members representing districts 2, 4, 6, and 8. Each succeeding appointment shall be for a term ending two years from the date of expiration of each term for which the predecessor had been appointed. (b) The commission shall select three adult residents of the county to serve as its advisors. (c) The council chair may assign one member of the council to serve as an ex-officio member on the commission. (d) Commission members shall not be subject to Section 13-4. (e) Commission members under the age of eighteen shall not be subject to Section 14-3 and are exempt from filing financial disclosures, unless otherwise provided by ordinance or commission bylaws. (2022, Ord. No. 22-86, sec. 1.) 14