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What was originally 15 commissioners may be increased to what number after one year of operation?

Which of the following is not one of the two desirable qualifications for new Youth Commissioners?

Have lived experience with the child welfare system or the juvenile justice system

Reflect the diverse socioeconomic backgrounds and life experiences of persons involved with those systems

Were born and raised in Los Angeles County

True or False? Commissioners will receive gas cards and travel compensation in addition to their 150$ Stipends

True

False

What is the maximum compensation per commissioner in a fiscal year

$3,500

$4,000

$5,000

$6,000

You cannot have a Quorum without a majority of the Commissioners in attendance

True

False

Fill in the Blanks: The Commission shall meet at least ______ times per year, holding at least one regular meeting per month in ten months of the year, with a maximum of _________ regular meetings

8,10

10,12

12,13

5,6

True or False? Co-Chairs who are uncontested can continue to serve more than 12 months without being re-elected.

True

False

Which of the following is not Brown Act compliant?

The public is notified of the time and place of a meeting one week before it occurs

5 commissioners gather in a public space to prepare for a public meeting

The "raise hand" feature is turned off in a virtual public meeting

All commissioners attend a training open to the public

True or False? Commissioners CAN vote on behalf of absent Commissioners depending on the subject matter of the vote.

True

False

What fraction of votes is needed to remove an elected officer prior to the end of their term?

13/14

2/3

1/2

1/4

Assigning commissioners to commission committees is a responsibility of the.....

Executive Director

Board of Supervisors

All Commissioners

Co-Chairs

Commissioners SHOULD attend what percentage of all annual commission meetings

50%

25%

75%

100%

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Operations Committee?

Processing membership applications

Interviewing candidates

Candidate selection

Under 18 youth recruitment

Which of the following is not related to the Purpose of the Youth Commission as shown in the bylaws.

Provide a platform for policy to be informed and shaped by lived experiences

Provide leadership to effect transformative change

Which of the following is not a duty of the Youth Commission

Make recommendations to the Board and County departments regarding policies

Propose new legislation and advocate and provide recommendations to the Board

Provide to the Board annual status reviews

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