Youth ages 12-18 living within the Aromas San Juan Unified School District boundaries are invited to apply to become founding members of the 11-member San Juan Bautista Youth Commission. Members will provide insight regarding youth and teen issues to assist the city in addressing the needs and issues of importance for youth in the community and will experience a unique opportunity to work with city leaders, provide input on policies and create events and special programs that will positively influence the youth and community of San Juan Bautista.
Applications can be found at City Hall 311 Second Street, and on the City website. All applicants must be present for interviews if they wish to serve as a youth commissioner.
Responsibilities
• Attend regular meetings held at least once a month at the San Juan Bautista Community Center, 10 San Jose St.
• Participate in special events and on subcommittees
• Provide the City Council with advice about the youth of the community
• Study problems, activities and concerns of the youth; hold forums on these problems, and make recommendations to the City Council
• Involve the youth of San Juan Bautista in their community by developing events and activities that connect youth with the community
• Research and advise the council on local and state laws affecting youth and provide local youth with information about their city government
• Set the commission’s goals and objectives each year
Applications may be submitted by mail to: City Hall – P.O. Box 1420 San Juan Bautista, 95045, or in person at 311 Second St., and must be received no later than April 10th.
Interviews will take place the week of April 13th.