Youth Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2023 01 05

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Serving as an Appointed Member on a City Board or Commission The City Council makes Board and Commission appointments annually. Some of the City's Boards and Commissions are advisory, others have some decision -making powers. The City Council refers questions and issues to these appointed officials for input and advice. (Please note the Youth Advisory Board has a separate appointment process.) The City's Boards and Commissions are: • Board of Adjustment • Building Code Board of Appeals • Cultural Council • Historic Preservation Commission • Historical Commission • Library Board of Trustees • Local Licensing Authority • Open Space Advisory Board • Parks & Public Landscaping Advisory Board • Planning Commission • Recreation Advisory Board • Revitalization Commission • Sustainability Advisory Board • Youth Advisory Board Board information, meeting agendas, and schedules are available on the City's website (www.LouisvilleCO.gov). Agendas for all Board and Commission meetings are posted a minimum of 72 hours prior to each meeting at these locations: • City Hall, 749 Main Street • Police Department/Municipal Court, 992 West Via Appia • Recreation/Senior Center, 900 West Via Appia • Louisville Public Library, 951 Spruce Street • City web site at www.LouisvilleCO.gov Copies of meeting packets containing agenda - related materials are available at least 72 hours prior to each meeting and may be found at the following locations: • Louisville Public Library Reference Area, 951 Spruce Street; • City Clerk's Office, City Hall, 749 Main Street • City web site at www.LouisvilleCO.gov Planning Commission The Planning Commission evaluates land use proposals against zoning laws and holds public hearings as outlined in City codes. Following a public hearing, the Commission makes a recommendation of approval or denial to the City Council for all land use proposals. • Regular Planning Commission meetings are held at 6:30 PM on the second Thursday of each month. • Overflow meetings are scheduled for 6:30 PM on the 4th Thursday of the month as needed. • Study Sessions are held occasionally as needed. • Regular meetings include a remote participation option via Zoom, are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 8, and are available on demand on the City's website. Open Government Training All City Council members and members of a permanent Board or Commission are required to participate in at least one City -sponsored open government -related seminar, workshop, or other training program at least once every two years. Open Meetings The City follows the Colorado Open Meetings Law ("Sunshine Law") as well as additional open meetings requirements found in the City's Home Rule Charter. These rules and practices apply to the City Council and appointed Boards and Commissions (referred to as a "public bodies" for ease of reference). Important open meetings rules and practices include the following: Regular Meetings All meetings of three or more members of a public body (or a quorum, whichever is fewer) are open to the public. All meetings of public bodies must be held in public buildings and public facilities accessible to all members of the public. Meetings may be held electronically under specific circumstances. All meetings must be preceded by proper notice. Agendas and agenda -related materials are posted 4