Town of Los Gatos Youth Commission

The Youth Commission serves as a forum for encouraging involvement of local young people in the town’s present and future municipal affairs. Commissioners study problems, activities, and concerns of youth, especially as they relate to municipal programs or projects. The commission holds forums itself or in conjunction with other governmental agencies and community organizations, and makes recommendations on municipal matters to the Town Council and the town’s boards, commissions or committees. Enabling Resolution

The Youth Commission’s 20 members must be students enrolled in grades 8 through 12. Membership also requires residency in the incorporated limits of the Town of Los Gatos or in unincorporated areas of Santa Clara County that have a Los Gatos mailing address. Members serve a term of two years and until their successors are appointed and qualified. Members who are entering grade 12 when appointed only serve one year.

The Commission appoints one primary member and one alternate to serve as voting members on the following boards and commissions:

• Arts and Culture Commission
• Community and Senior Services Commission
• Library Board
• Parks Commission
• Transportation and Parking Commission