PASSED

The enacted bill provided for a May 15, 2007 special election on whether to amend Philadelphia’s Home Rule Charter to create a Youth Commission for members ages 12 to 23. The commission would advise City Council and the Mayor on issues affecting children and youth; the bill also authorized publishing the ballot question and making arrangements for the election.

Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter creating a Youth Commission, as approved by Resolution of the City Council; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot questions to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.