Consists of eleven members responsible for advising the city council on the planning and development of youth facilities, programs, and services. The commission aids in coordinating youth services with the programs of other governmental agencies, public service agencies, and volunteer organizations. The Youth Commission also generates discussion in the community with respect to youth problems, concerns, and issues.

; three alternates

The Carson Youth Commission shall have the following authority and duties:

(a) Act in an advisory capacity to the City Council and the Director of Recreation and Community Services in all matters pertaining to youth issues and to cooperate with other governmental agencies and civic groups in the advancement of sound youth programs.

(b) Formulate general policies on youth services for approval by the City Council.

(c) Advise the Director of Recreation and Community Services concerning the development of youth facilities, programs, and services.

(d) Make periodic inventories of youth services that exist or may be needed and interpret the needs of the public to the City Council and the Director of Recreation and Community Services.

(e) Aid in coordinating youth services with the programs of other governmental agencies, public service agencies, and volunteer organizations.

(f) Attend and become involved in activities of any ad-hoc committees and meet with appropriate community organizations, agencies, or other groups, so as to provide adequate information for deliberations.

(g) Generate discussion in the community with respect to youth problems, concerns, and issues. (Ord. 98-1132)