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The Commission on Children and Youth is comprised of 27 members, all who are appointed by the County Executive and confirmed by the County Council.  Twenty-two of the members are divided equally to represent the following categories: 1) individuals with recent experience in agencies providing services to children and youth 2) youth and young adults from Montgomery County, and 3) parents of children and youth who live in Montgomery County.  The remaining five members are ex-officio representatives from the following departments: 1) a representative from the public school system 2) a representative from an independent school in Montgomery County 3) a representative from the Department of Recreation and 4) two representatives from Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services. Each commissioner serves a three-year term with the option of serving two full terms.  Youth commissioners serve a one-year term with the option of serving two full terms.