Commissioner Duties

Job Title

  • Sacramento County Youth Commissioner

Objective

  • The Sacramento County Youth Commission is a voice for youth in local government. Youth Commissioners identify and advocate for issues and programs of importance to youth in the community.

Duties & Responsibilities 

  • Attend monthly formal Commission meetings prepared by reading the agenda and materials prior to the meeting.
  • Serve on at least one Commission subcommittee.
  • Volunteer for and complete Commission assignments and projects.
  • Represent the Youth Commission in the community by participating in special events and community meetings.

Qualifications

  • Any youth age 12 - 18 residing in Sacramento County or attending a Sacramento County middle or secondary school who demonstrates an interest in issues facing youth.

Time Commitment

  • Commissioners serve three-year terms.
  • Formal Commission meetings are two hours monthly.
  • Commissioners, on the average, attend one to two additional meetings per month and work on assignments between meetings. The time commitment varies, but on average will be approximately 8-10 hours per month.