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The Council shall perform the following duties:\n(a) Advise the Legislature on proposed and pending legislation, budget expenditures and policy matters related to youth;\n(b) Consult with study commissions, committees and task forces regarding issues related to youth;\n(c) Conduct periodic seminars for its members regarding leadership, civic, government and the Legislature;\n(d) Meet at least 3 times but not more than 6 times per year, including not more than 2 public hearings on issues of importance to youth in the legislative chambers, one on the island of St. Croix and one on the islands of St. Thomas. However the council may meet up to an additional 3 times in a year if the Executive Director of the Legislature determines that sufficient budgeted resources remain after paying all costs associated with the initial 6 meetings to pay any additional costs associated with any additional meetings; and\n(e) Report annually to the Legislature on its activities by December 1st of each year. The council may submit proposed legislation as part of its report to the Legislature to implement its recommendations.