Youth Commission Annual Recruitment for the 2026-27 School Year

CITY OF ENCINITAS

YOUTH COMMISSION ANNUAL RECRUITMENT

FOR THE 2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Encinitas is accepting applications for appointment to the Youth Commission representing grades 7 through 12.

Applicants must apply online through the City's website at: http://www.encinitasca.gov/Government/Boards-Commissions/Youth-Commission. For additional information regarding your application, contact the City Clerk at 505 South Vulcan Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024, by phone at (760) 633-2601, or by email [email protected].

All applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., on Thursday, April 23, 2026.

• Applicants must be residents of the City of Encinitas.
• Youth Commission composition shall include representatives from school grades 7 through 12.
• Applicants may be asked to meet with City Council Members at a future Council Meeting (date to be determined) to briefly discuss their reasons for seeking appointment to the Youth Commission (e.g. a 2-3-minute presentation by the applicant).
• Youth Commissioners must be able to attend commission meetings on the first Wednesday of each month at 4:30 p.m. (September through June) and participate in Youth Commission projects and subcommittees.

The Youth Commission consists of up to nine (9) voting members all serving a one-year term. Youth Commission duties include:

Development of an Annual Work Plan.

• Review and updates on the Youth/Teen Master Plan.
• Advising the City Council on matters regarding Youth/Teen services and programs.
• Cooperation with other public and private agencies.

If you have any Youth Commission specific questions, please contact Elle Camarena of the Parks and Recreation Department at (760) 943-2261.