The Youth Commission provide teens the opportunity to be active citizens. The commission:
- exposes teens to County government
- allows opportunities to discuss issues and interact with County Commissioners and employees
- creates youth-adult partnerships
The commission consists of 20 members appointed by the Board of Commissioners. Membership includes representatives from the following schools:
- A.L. Brown High School
- Central Cabarrus High School
- Concord High School
- Cox Mill High School
- Hickory Ridge High School
- Jay M. Robinson High School
- Mount Pleasant High School
- Northwest Cabarrus High School
- At-large/Cabarrus Kannapolis Early College
- At-large/Covenant Classical School
Appointments are for two-year terms.
The Youth Commission explores local governmental departments during travel meetings. These meetings are held on the first Monday of each month.