(A) Purpose and duties. The purpose of the Youth Council shall be to:
(1) Offer an organization through which the youth of our community may benefit both themselves and their community;
(2) Provide equal opportunity for each young person to assume responsibility with the adults of the community;
(3) Serve as a means for young people to practice democracy in order to better prepare themselves for later responsibilities as citizens and serve as a line of communication between the youth and the adults of our community;
(4) Initiate programs and projects that are of benefit to the youth and to our community; and
(5) Constructively channel the enthusiasm of the young people of the city.
(B) Membership; appointment; term. The Youth Council shall be composed of 30 high school students, to be drawn from the public and private high schools in Wayne County. The principal of each school shall determine the method for nominating his or her school's student representatives. The final selection of representatives shall be the responsibility of the Advisor, based upon established criteria. The term of office shall be for a period of one year, and each Youth Council member will continue to serve until their successor has been selected.
(C) Advisor. The Advisor for the Youth Council shall be an employee of the city appointed by the City Manager. The Advisor shall serve as a liaison between the City Manager, City Council and the Youth Council. The Advisor shall submit to the Youth Council such plans, programs and recommendations that fall within the purpose and duties of the Youth Council.
(D) General Assembly membership. The general assembly will consist of representatives from community youth groups. The number will be based on the sizes of the groups. Its purpose is to serve as a line of communication between the youth organizations and to discuss, investigate, and vote on proposals as they affect the youth population.
(E) Staff services. The Community Relations and Development Department shall supply staff and technical services for the Youth Council.
(Ord. 2018-8, passed 2-19-18; Am. Ord. 2021-39, passed 12-20-21; Am. Ord. 2022-52, passed 10-3-22)