Youth Commission                                                     

General Information

The Youth Commission mission is to foster and encourage civic and neighborhood pride and a sense of identity through the knowledge, understanding, and increased involvement of the Town’s youth in the Town’s present and future municipal affairs. Additional information can be found in the enabling resolution by clicking: here. 

The duties of the Commission shall include the following:

1.  Foster greater involvement of youth in municipal government affairs
2.  Study problems, activities, and concerns of youth, especially as they relate to municipal programs or projects of the Town of Los Gatos
3. Hold forums on problems, activities and concerns of youth, either alone or in conjunction with other governmental agencies and community organizations, as the Commission deems desirable
4.  Review municipal matters referred to the Commission by the Town Council or other Town Boards, Commissions, or Committees and, as appropriate, make recommendations on those matter

Meetings

The Youth Commission meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month September - May at 7:00 p.m in the Town Council Chambers.

Application Process 

• The Youth Commission consists of twenty (19) members. The members shall be students who are entering grades 8th- 12th in the fall. Membership for the students requires residency in the incorporated limits of the Town of Los Gatos or residency in the unincorporated areas of the County of Santa Clara, which have a Los Gatos mailing address.
• Members shall serve a one-year, with a mandatory interview process for reappointment. Members may serve consecutive terms if re-selected through the interview process.
• All members must not miss more then two meetings during their appointed year
• Youth Commission members will serve as non-voting liaisons, providing input through public comments and verbal communications instead of holding voting positions. The Commission shall appoint one (1) primary member and one (1) alternate to serve on the following Town Boards and Commissions: 

1. Arts and Culture Commission

2. Community Health and Senior Services Commission

3. Complete Streets and Transportation Commission

4. Library Board Commission

5. Parks & Sustainability Commission

6. Diversity, Equity, & Inclusivity Commission (DEI)

How Can I Get Involved?

For application information, please click here. 

All meetings are open to the public.