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Commission approves Youth Advisory Group scope, emphasizes independence from the Commission
Summary
The Maui County Commission on Children and Youth approved a scope for a Youth Advisory Group (YAG) that will operate independently from the Commission; members discussed collaboration, resources, and next steps toward establishment.
The Maui County Commission on Children and Youth voted unanimously on May 18 to approve a drafted scope for a Youth Advisory Group intended to increase youth voice in county policymaking. Chair Cayla Kutaka moved to adopt the suggested scope as amended; Vice Chair Paul Tonnessen seconded and the motion passed 7-0 with two absences.
Deputy Corporation Counsel Adrian Reifsnyder recommended amendments and "emphasized that the YAG and Commission will exist as separate bodies and operate independently of each other," language Commissioners adopted into the scope. Commissioners discussed how the Commission and YAG could collaborate, potential resources for the YAG, and next steps for establishment, including bringing the amended scope to the YAG's consideration for possible adoption. The Commission did not set a formal implementation date during the meeting.
