Youth Commission

The Youth Commission typically meets the first Monday of each month, starting at 4:00 p.m.

San Marcos Civic Center
City Council Chamber
1 Civic Center Drive

Previous agendas

Mar. 2026(PDF, 226KB)
Feb. 2026(PDF, 212KB)
Jan. 2026(PDF, 225KB)
Dec. 2025(PDF, 225KB)
Nov. 2025(PDF, 214KB)
Oct. 2025(PDF, 225KB)
Sept. 2025(PDF, 212KB)
Aug. 2025(PDF, 130KB) - Notice of cancellation
Jul. 2025(PDF, 201KB)
May 2025(PDF, 181KB)
Apr. 2025(PDF, 181KB)
Mar. 2025(PDF, 337KB)
Feb. 2025(PDF, 208KB)

The Youth Commission, in collaboration with the Parks & Recreation Department, reviews, plans, organizes, attends and participates in a variety of youth activities, issues, events and projects in the city.  Commissioners advise the city as to its proper role and participation in the development of youth programs and to promote the general welfare of the young people in the City of San Marcos. The role and duties of the Youth Commission are described in the San Marcos Municipal Code.

• Nine regular members and two alternate members appointed by the City Council for three-year terms.
• Applicant must reside within city limits or within the boundaries of the San Marcos Unified School District; have completed the sixth grade but not yet attained the age of twenty-one years of age at the time of appointment. Commissioners must participate in at least 80% of all commission activities.
• Members are compensated$30 per meeting (chair), 15 per meeting (commissioners).
• No Financial disclosure required.
• City staff provides an initial orientation and ethics training in accordance with state law.

The Youth Commission has the following goals:

• Obtain greater visibility within the youth commission and use this in a positive and effective way.
• Learn about and address the needs of youth and teens in San Marcos.
• Associate with other youth organizations to exchange ideas/information and co-sponsor events.
• Provide support and volunteers for events and projects for and benefiting youth and teens or enriching the lives of others.

Commission events

Each year the Commission will choose additional projects for the upcoming term. Existing projects include:

• July 4th Celebration, Santa’s Village, Egg Scramble – volunteer staff
• Diversity Town Hall - A Celebration of Diversity in San Marcos

Staff liaison

Amber Cox
Recreation Supervisor