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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 1994 0615 CC REG ITEM 11KITEM..IL• CITY OF MOORPARK AGENDA REPORT TO: The Honorable City Council FROM: Christine Adams, Director of Community Service &� DATE: June 10, 1994 (Meeting of June 15, 1994) SUBJECT: Consider Appointments,.to the Teen Council BACKGROUND At the City Council meeting of February 16, 1994, the City Council approved the formatic.r cf ci Teen Council. The membership of the Teen zncil shall include one representative from 7th to 12t1i trade, and one representative at large. Staff has been advertising for he Teem Council since March, with the intention of having t le City Council appoint the Council prior to the end of t 1993 94 school year. The deadline for applications was ,lu I. 94. To date, the City has received applicants tcur (4) applications. The represent 7th gra(-s� (Moorpark High School), 10th Mesa Verde), 9th grade grade 12th grade (Moorpark High Scho Moorpark High School, and l that the City Council consider:- : -staff would recommend these lour applications and appoint a Teen Council as they of office will be for ieem appropriate. The term one (2) ye from late of appointment. Staff feels that getting a Teen )jlncil in place at this time is critical to the development cf term activities in the coming year. Staff will con, inue t,:) advertise for the remaining positions for the Tee additional i :'c,unc,l and will recommend names at a future C.:i zinc_ :. meeting. RECOMMENDATION Appoint Teen Council members as presented and consider appointments for balance of Teen 'ouncil at a future meeting. _Y ��� DRAFT TEEN COUNCIL. GUIDELINES PURPOSE The purpose of this Council shall. be to investigate and make recommendations to staff on recreational programming and other matters of concern to Moorpark teens, and such other duties and functions as may be specifically assigned to the Teen Council by the City Council. GOALS To encourage young residents to actively participate in the operations of their City government in a positive and productive manner. To provide a mechanism which facilitates communication and a spirit of involvement by youth in City government. To provide a learning experiencf- for Teen Council members that is conducive to leadership growth. MEMBERSHIP All appointments to the Teen Council shall be made by the Mayor of the City of Moorpark, with approval of the City Council. The Teen Council shall consist of seven (7) members. Selection of members shall be as follows: One (1) representative from each grade level from 7th grade to 12th grade, and one (1) representative at large. All representatives must be Moorpark city residents and be enrolled in school. Special attention should be given to insure that all middle schools and high schools in Moorpark have some representation on the Teen Council. The Teen Council shall annually select a chairperson and vice - chairperson from among its members. Members will be restricted to teens who express an interest in representing their peers as members of the Teen Council, and who are able and prepared to participate in Teen Council meetings and activities and make the required ( ,-)mmitment of time and energy. Interested youth can apply through an application process. Applications will be made available at City Hall and at Moorpark High School, Moorpark Community High School, Chaparral Middle School, and Mesa Verde Middle School. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Teen Council members shall be required to do the following: I. Attend all Teen Council meetings and other Teen Council activities. 2. Actively participate in at least one (1) Teen Council sub- committee, as approved. 3. Solicit, receive, and relay to City staff input and suggestions about any matters of concern to the teen of Moorpark. 4. Participate in publicity and promotional activities of the Teen Council. TERMS OF OFFICE Teen Council members shall each serve a one year term, commencing on July 1 of each ye ir. If there are three (3) consecutive unexcused or excused absences, or five (5) total absences during the term by a member, the seat of such member shall be deemed immediately vacant. Vacancies shall be filled in a manner that is consistent with the City's Operating Procedures, regarding Commissiorn vacancies. MEETINGS The Teen Council shall conduct itself in an orderly fashion at all meetings, and shall follow and obey the standing rules. No member of the Teen Council shall use the title of Teen Council member on any form of communication unless authorized by the Director of Community Services and channeled through the Teen Council. The Teen Council shall not present or purport to represent any position, policy, or direction for the City of Moorpark without the prior approval of the City Council. All meetings, minutes, and re(ords of the Teen Council shall be open to the public. The City staff person assigned to facilitate the meetings of the Teen Council shall establish the agenda for the Teen Council. Meetings will be held once a month, on the day of the month in the Moorpark Community Center. The Teen Council may act or conduct official business only at duly notices meetings, operating under the established procedures as set forth under the provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act. The City Council Rules of Procedure shall be amended consistent with these guidelines and uses ' as the procedures for the Teen Council meetings.