HomeMy WebLinkAbout86-2 - REPEALED 06/12/12; Youth Council Duties and ResponsibilitiesRESOLUTION NO. 86 -2
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
• OF NEWPORT BEACH ESTABLISHING THE DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE YOUTH COUNCIL.
WHEREAS, positive social and recreation outlets for
youth is a source of concern to high school age youth and their
parents; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution 85 -87
establishing an Ad Hoc Committee to study whether the City should
establish a Teen /Youth Commission /Committee; and
WHEREAS, the Ad Hoc Committee has periodically met to
determine the feasibility of establishing a Teen /Youth
Commission /Committee;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of
the City of Newport Beach that the Youth Council be and hereby is
established.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the composition, function
and duties of the Youth Council shall be as follows:
1. The membership of the Youth Council is as follows:
a. Councilperson (1) Liaison; Staff - Recreation
Superintendent from the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department
and additional staff, as needed, (1) Liaison; and School Board
• member appointed by the School Board (1) Liaison.
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Citizens
High School
Freshman Class Student (1)
Corona
del Mar
Freshman Class Student (1)
Newport
Harbor
Sophomore Class Student (1)
Corona
del Mar
Sophomore Class Student (1)
Newport
Harbor
Junior Class Student (1)
Corona
del Mar
Junior Class Student (1)
Newport
Harbor
• Senior Class Student (1)
Corona
del Mar
Senior Class Student (1)
Newport
Harbor
At -Large Student (1)
Corona
del Mar
At -Large Student (1)
Newport
Harbor
The method of appointment to be determined at a later date.
2. The rules of the Youth Council shall be as follows:
Youth Council.
a. Al appointees shall have one vote on the
b. The officers of the Youth Council shall be
elected by the Youth Council and be comprised of a Chairperson,
Vice - Chairperson and a Secretary.
C. A quorum shall consist of a majority of the
presently constituted membership, but not less than four (4)
persons.
d. If an appointee is absent from three (3)
consecutive meetings while not absent from school, this fact
shall be reported to the Recreation Superintendent.
• e. Reports and recommendations from the Youth
Council shall be made directly to the City Council and any
publication of the Youth Council shall require authorization from
the City Council.
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b. Term:
Membership is for a
one (1) year
term.
The Youth Council
shall be reviewed by the
City Council in
May of
each year.
2. The rules of the Youth Council shall be as follows:
Youth Council.
a. Al appointees shall have one vote on the
b. The officers of the Youth Council shall be
elected by the Youth Council and be comprised of a Chairperson,
Vice - Chairperson and a Secretary.
C. A quorum shall consist of a majority of the
presently constituted membership, but not less than four (4)
persons.
d. If an appointee is absent from three (3)
consecutive meetings while not absent from school, this fact
shall be reported to the Recreation Superintendent.
• e. Reports and recommendations from the Youth
Council shall be made directly to the City Council and any
publication of the Youth Council shall require authorization from
the City Council.
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f. Any letter written by a member of the Youth
Council, representing the Youth Council or stating any
recommendation made or action taken by the Youth Council, must be
approved by the Chairperson or the Vice - Chairperson before being
mailed or delivered to the Secretary for filing.
3. The responsibilities of the Youth Council shall be
as follows:
a. Provide a direct line of communication between
the youth of the City of Newport Beach and the City Council.
b. Provide an effective way to organize events
and activities for youth.
C. Establish a system of governing community
activities which affect youth.
d. Promote youth involvement and interest in
community affairs.
ADOPTED this 13th day of J , 1986.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
a
City Clerk
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