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Council backs guidance for student commissioners as commission volunteers
Summary
City staff proposed a voluntary student‑commissioner program. The council supported a policy enabling commissions to appoint non‑voting student members (recommended one per commission, one‑year terms, ages 13–21) and asked staff to produce outreach materials for schools and youth organizations.
The Sierra Madre City Council on July 8 asked staff to prepare a policy enabling commissions to appoint student commissioners as non‑voting members and to develop outreach materials for schools and youth groups.
City Clerk presented staff research showing regional examples: Monrovia uses non‑voting youth commissioners who volunteer at events; Glendale appoints two student members to about half its commissions (some as…
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