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Home My WebLink AboutAGENDA REPORT 1994 0706 CC REG ITEM 11BITEM CITY OF MOORPARK AGENDA REPORT TO: The Honorable City Council FROM: Christine Adams, Dire« -,tor of Community Service DATE: June 10, 1994 (Meeting of June 15, 1994) SUBJECT: Consider Appointments. to the Teen Council BACRGRODND At the City Council meeting )� February 16, 1994, the City Council approved the formati n Df i Teen Council. The membership of the Teen _ unci1 shall include one representative from 7th to l:'tr; IradE -,, and one representative at large. Staff has been advertising foi he Teen Council since March, with the intention of having he City Council appoint the Council prior to the end of Y e -99 -94 school deadline for applications was 1; :e ;, -' year. The . X94. To date, the City has receivc-c' applicants fo',zr 4I applications. The represent 7th grace (Moorpark High School), 10th (Mesa Verde), 9th grade gale 12th grade (Moorpark High Sciic. (Moorpark High School, and )1 } that the City Council consider . >taff would recommend ttlf�se four applications appoint a Teen Council as they Of office will be for and teem al;propriate. The term one (1 ) y c -> :r l rorr date of appointment. Staff feels that getting a Teen, is critical to the developme,l° o tic 11 -n place at this time coming year. Staff will >; tc =en activities in the 1-nue cr. remaining positions for the I'FF o advertise for the 'ounci- additional names at a future and wi-1 recommend ( � tzr.c . 1 meeting. RECOMMENDATION Appoint Teen Council member,, a& pr.- rented and consider appointments for balance of Tee; 'curnc1 it a future meeting. -)?DARK, CAkFORNIA Y Council eetinp 3f Al 199' ',CTION: -)-V i 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 ►ssigned 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 ir1 City government. To provide a learning experience 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 s( ,me 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 ;.ommitment 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 % .,rde Middle School. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIEI Teen Council members shall be required to do the following: 1. Attend all Teen Coun(,�11 meetings and other Teen Council activities. 2. Actively participate in . r 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 d o the teen of Moorpark. 4. Participate in publicity ,n i promos ional activities of the Teen Council. TERMS OF OFFICE Teen Council members shall each serve a one year term, commencing on July 1 of each `Car. If there are three (3) consecutive unexcused or excused absences, or five (5) total absences during t he term by a member, the seat of such member shall be deemed immediately vacant. Vacancies shall be filled in a manner that is c, insistent with the City's Operating Procedures, regarding Commissi m vacancies. MEETINGS The Teen Council shall conduct itself in an orderly fashion at all meetings, and shall follow and (,hev the standing rules. No member of the Teen Counci shall use the title of Teen Council member on any form of communication unless authorized by the Director of Community Servi --(- and channeled through the Teen Council. The Teen Council shall not present or purport to represent any position, policy, or direction foi the City of Moorpark without the prior approval of the City Clan it All meetings, minutes, and re( ,)rds of she Teen Council shall be open to the public. The City staff person assigned t.) facilitate the meetings of the Teen Council shall establish the agenda for the Teen Council. Meetings will be held once a mr nth, on the day of the month in the Moorpark Community ('t nter The Teen Council may act or c{::>nduct official business only at duly notices meetings, operating under the established procedures as set forth under the provisions of tht Ralph M. Brown Act. The City Council Rules of Procedure shall be amended consistent with these guidelines and sae ] as the procedures for the Teen Council meetings.