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Emergency Preparedness Commission proposes name change and youth ex officio seat; council asks staff to finalize charter language
Summary
The Emergency Preparedness and Safety Commission recommended renaming itself 'Emergency Preparedness Commission', removing 'safety' from the title, and creating a youth ex officio position (selection by youth advisory board). Council expressed support but asked staff to finalize ordinance language and to research legal issues related to youth voting on appellate matters and Form 700 disclosures.
The Emergency Preparedness and Safety Commission presented proposed charter revisions to the City Council, recommending three changes intended to focus the commission’s scope and broaden youth participation.
Captain Bill Velasco, police liaison to the commission, described the background: the city’s FY23–24 work plan called for review of commission charters, an ad-hoc council subcommittee drafted review questions, and the Emergency Preparedness Commission met and voted on recommended changes. The…
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