Sacramento County Youth Commission
Cause Area
- Advocacy & Human Rights
- Children & Youth
- Community
- Education & Literacy
- Environment
Location
700 H Street, Ste 7650Sacramento, CA 95814 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
The mission of the Commission is to: •Collectively identify the issues facing Sacramento County youth •Effectively voice the concerns of youth in Sacramento County •Plan events that help youth in a positive way •Bring ideas of improving and solving problems facing today's youth •And most of all, connect Sacramento youth with the Board of Supervisors to collaborate efforts to build a better community for Sacramento's youth
Description
The Sacramento County Youth Commission consists of fifteen youth appointed by the County Board of Supervisors to be a voice for youth in local government. Commissioners serve three-year terms and must attend a Sacramento County middle or senior high school to be eligible. Commission meetings are monthly. Commissioners also represent the Commission at important community events, forums and committees.