LYNN SCHOOL WATCH: YOUR WAY TO THE YOUTH COUNCIL

Sunday, October 4, 2015

YOUR WAY TO THE YOUTH COUNCIL

Lynn Youth Council 2015-2016

The Lynn Youth Council invites applications to become a Youth Councilor. New Councilors will begin their duties in January, 2016. The Youth Council consists of 18 members, selected from male and female applicants aged 12 – 19 in each of the city wards and at-large. Candidates who are able to make the Youth Council their top extracurricular priority are preferred.

GOALS:

Empower youth as a positive voice in the community
Seek input from youth regarding city issues and civic concerns
Promote youth participation in problem-solving and policymaking
Enlist youth support for city initiatives
Provide youth with direct experience of governance processes
Raise the image of youth in the city of Lynn

ELIGIBILITY:

Residence in Lynn
Age 12–19, in Middle School, High School or GED program.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Meet weekly on Thursdays from 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm. Meetings will be about 1 hour long and located at the LYNN YMCA.
Join at least one Youth Council sub-committee and meet at agreed upon times.
Attend a minimum of 2 school committee meetings and 2 City Council meetings each year.
If available, participate in summer civic engagement project.
Participate in training, orientation and other activities.
Conduct research, discuss issues and represent peers.
Meet with and make recommendations to the City Council and School Committee.

Serve for a one or two year term as determined appropriate by the advisors and selection committee.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Completed application forms are due no later than December 17th, and must include a letter of recommendation from an adult, such as a teacher, coach or principal.
Only complete applications will be considered.
The written portion of the application will be judged anonymously and candidates will be selected to interview with the selection committee.