HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 1998-251CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION NO. 98-251
ESTABLISHING A YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, AND DETERMINING
ITS MEMBERSHIP, OFFICERS AND MEETINGS, AND DUTIES
WHEREAS, many issues arise in City government and the community as a whole that
may be of interest to youth or may affect youth in the community; and,
WHEREAS, it is beneficial for the community and the youth to develop the citizenship
skills of youth in the community by working with local government on such issues; and,
WHEREAS, the City government can directly benefit from the advice and efforts of
youth in the community on the issues that confront the City;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA THAT:
1. A Youth Advisory Council is hereby created.
2. Its membership shall consist of seven members selected by the City Council
following the open appointments policy. One each shall be selected from
each of the four wards of the City, and three shall be selected at large. The
members shall be under the age of 21 at the time of appointment or re-
appointment. The term of office for each member shall be one year,
commencing on September 1. Members may be re -appointed. The Youth
Advisory Council shall normally meet monthly.
3 . The Youth Advisory Council shall select its own chair and vice—chair.
4. The Youth Advisory Council shall make recommendations as it deems
necessary on any City Council agenda items or other matters affecting
youth in the community. It shall also seek and recommend ways to improve
communications with students in area schools, consider a recognition
program for youth in the community, and consider recommendations for
how to interest and involve youth in local government. The Youth Advisory
Council shall monitor other City boards and commissions for issues relating
to youth and make recommendations on them as it deems appropriate.
5. The City Council shall designate a Council Coordinating Representative
each year to be a liaison with the Youth Advisory Council.
6. The City manager or his designated representative shall provide staff
support for the Youth Advisory Council.
Adopted by the City Council on April 15, 1998.