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The Youth Commission will be comprised of two youth from the following high schools: A.L. Brown High School, Central Cabarrus High School, Concord High School, Cox Mill High School, Hickory Ridge High School, Jay M. Robinson High School, Mount Pleasant High School, and Northwest High School. There will be four additional students (Council) serving as at -large members from the following schools: Performance Learing Center, Early College, Opportunity High School, and private or homeschools. There will be a total of 20 youth serving on the Youth (Council) Commission. Members shall serve without compensation. Redistricting Should a member of the Youth (Council) Commission be redistricted to another school, he/she will be able to complete the term for which he/she was appointed. Further, if a student moves within Cabarrus County, he/she will be able to complete his/her tem. Youth Commissioners moving out of County will not be allowed to retain their seat as they are no longer youth citizens of Cabarrus County. Election of Officers Officers (will) shall be elected using a written ballot. A quorum must be present at the meeting (half of the current membership plus one) for an election to be valid). Candidates may give a speech of three minutes or less on the day of the elections. The following offices (will) shall be filled: - President: The President will preside over general meeting and confer with the Advisor about the agenda prior to meetings. The President will oversee committees and notify members about meetings and events. Preference for nominations for president will be given to those youth commissioners serving the second year of their tem. - Vice President: The Vice President will preside over meetings in the absence of the President and assist the President in overseeing committees. - Secretary: The Secretary will keep attendance and take minutes during meetings. - Historian: The Historian will take photographs of members at events and share with Advisors. This Historian will help compile a visual newsletter for County Commissioners. - Treasurer: The Treasurer will keep financial records of the Youth Commission from both travel and spending accounts. - Parliamentarian: The Parliamentarian will assist youth presiding over the meeting to maintain order and govern meetings according to Parliamentary procedure. Committees The following committees (will) shall be established: - (Recruitment and Application Committee) Membership Committee: Responsible for seeking new members for the Youth (Council) Commission and reviewing applications, conducting interviews, and making recommendations to the (Council) Youth Commission Attachment number 1 \n F-2 Page 42