Teen Commisson FAQs

1. What does the Teen Commission do?
The teen commission was formed to advise the Cupertino City Council on matters related to teens in the city. The commission meets twice a month. It is attached to the Parks and Recreation Department who aid them in conducting meetings, researching ideas, and sending recommendations to City Council. Our full mission is spelled out in our CHARTER.

2. When does the Teen Commission meet?
The first the third Wednesday of each month. Usually at 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Most meetings are mostly held at the Sports Center, locations may vary. Check the Agenda section for the location change snd the latest updates.

3. How does one apply for the Teen Commission?
Recruitment for the Teen Commission will be held in the late spring for the following school year. Applicants must be residents of the City of Cupertino and be enrolled in grades 8-12 during their term of office. Questions can be directed to the City Clerk's office, located at City Hall. The City Clerk can be contacted at 408-777-3223. Click below to download the application form, or pick up an application at City Hall or the Quinlan Community Center.
Download the Application Form (PDF)
Download the Vacancy Notice (PDF) Note: Currently there are no vacancies.

4. Why should I apply to the Teen Commission?
Here is your chance to have a direct influence on the town in which you live, play and maybe even work. It is also the chance to get hands on experience as to how government operates. It's a great way to meet other people, and learn how to work together as a group. It also looks great on your resume or college application.

5. How can I make my voice heard?
The best way is to show up at a Teen Commission Meeting and speak to an issue. At the beginning of every meeting is an "oral communication" portion at which any member of the public can talk for 3 minutes on any item that is not on that meeting's agenda. It's a great way to introduce a topic for future consideration.

If you can't make it to the meeting, please send comments to the commission or participate by submitting an idea to the to make your views known.

You can also write directly to the cupertino city council, your state legislative assemblyperson, senator or the Governor of California.

At a federal level, you can write to your senators, representative or the President of the United States Go to our external links section to get more information.

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