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i il�tYfOF k,� �+rp COUNTY OF 6 *e :tSTATE OF G 60;F 14 BILL NO. 115 I ORDINANCE NO. j I AN ORDINANCE TO INITIATE AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE V OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CHARTER(2020 EDITION), RELATING TO ESTABLISHING A vnTTTH COX4 YQcin%J XV UIT-,T TUU VVU"TTTVV DD nnTru 1 VV1 4✓ 11 11J IJ V1\ PP111111\ 111'11J1A c•eVV 1 .•i Lli1-1.1\V11. St BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII: SECTION 1. Article V of the Hawaii County Charter(2020 Edition), is amended by adding a new chapter to be appropriately designated and to read as follows: "CHAPTER_ YOUTH COMMISSION Section 5- . 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. Section 5- . 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. Section 5- . 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. (c) Advise the council and mayor on the effects of legislative policies, needs, assessments, priorities, programs, and budgets concerning the youth of the county. r