BC 2014 07 21 Regular Meeting - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

July 21, 2014 (Regular Meeting) Page 2117 The purpose of the Youth Council is to provide teens in the community an opportunity to be active citizens. Through experiences and education, youth will be empowered in the community. The Youth Council will expose teens to county government, allow teens an opportunity to discuss issues, and interact with county commissioners and employees through youth -adult partnerships. Membership Members must be residents of Cabarrus County and rising 9th -11th graders. Candidates must complete the application process. Members will serve a two - year term. The initial board will consist of nine youth serving a one year term and nine youth serving a two year term. Length of terms will be determined by member preference and /or interviews. All terms thereafter will be for two years. The Youth Council will be comprised of two youth from the following high schools: A.L. Brown High School, Central Cabarrus High School, Concord High School, Cox Mill High School, Hickory Ridge High School, ,Tay M. Robinson High School, Mount Pleasant High School, and Northwest High School. There will be four additional students Council serving as at -large members from the following schools: Performance Learning Center, Early College, Opportunity High School, a private school or homeschcol. There will be a total of 20 youth serving on the Youth Council. Members shall serve without compensation. Redistricting Should a member of the Youth Council be redistricted to another school, he /she will be able to complete the term for which he /she was appointed. Further, if a student moves within Cabarrus County, he /she will be able to complete his /her term. Election of Officers Officers will be elected using a written ballot. A quorum must be present at the meeting (half of the current membership plus one) for an election to be valid. Candidates may give a speech of three minutes or less on the day of the elections. The following offices will be filled: President - The President will preside over general meetings and confer with the Advisor about the agenda prior to meetings. The President will oversee committees and notify members about meetings and events. Vice President - The Vice President will preside over meetings in absence of the President and assist the President in overseeing committees. Secretary - The Secretary will keep attendance and take minutes during meetings. Historian - The Historian will take photographs of members at events and share with Advisor. The Historian will help compile a visual newsletter for county commissioners. Committees The following committees will be established: Recruitment and Application Committee - Responsible for seeking new members for the Youth Council and reviewing applications, conducting interviews, and making recommendations to the Council and Board of Commissioners for appointments. Education Committee - Responsible for planning educational opportunities for the Youth Council. Communication Committee - Responsible for ensuring adequately positive publicity of the Cabarrus County Youth Council. The Youth Council members will; • Serve as ad hoc members to county boards /councils as determined by the Commissioners • Attend at least two Commissioner meetings a year (verified by advisor) • Attend scheduled Youth Council meetings. Members must attend 75% of regular meetings. Any member who does not attend the required number of meetings in a year will be removed from the Council. • Identify and discuss issues facing youth in the county. • Create strategies that address these youth issues. • Educate young people in the community about their role as citizens. Code of Ethics