Section 29-2-227 Duties of council.
Section 29-2-227
Duties of council.
The Legislative Youth Advisory Council shall have the following duties and responsibilities:
(1) To identify the concerns and needs of youth and to advise and make recommendation to members of the Legislature on proposed or pending legislation and on policy matters related to youth.
(2) To collect, analyze, and provide information to the Senate and House and any legislative committees, commissions, and task forces on issues related to youth.
(3) To participate in an annual seminar prior to the school year for council members regarding leadership, government, and the Legislature.
(4) To hold at least one public hearing each year for the purpose of receiving youth comment on issues of importance to youth and such other meetings at the call of the council chair.
(5) To submit an annual report by February 15 of each year of its activities, including any recommendations for proposed legislation to the Senate and House and the commission.
(6) To set priorities and establish any committees as may be necessary.
(7) To use the procedures and rules used by the Legislature.
(Act 2008-394, p. 760, §8.)