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DATE: August 24, 2o1G
T0: Honorable Chair and Coininittee Members
FR�M: Lisa McPhersoq Recreation Supervisor
Reviezved by Micki Cronin,A.r.ristant Direc•tor of Parks and Community Seruices
SUB�ECT: Election of Youth Advisory Coininittee Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Advisory Coinnuttee will conduct elections for the positions of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for
the 2016-2017 term.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
Conduct elections for a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for the 2016-2017 term.
DESCRIPTION:
Annually, Youth Advisory Corrunittee Members elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. Committee
Members interested in running for Chairperson or Vice Chairperson will be asked to share a two-minute, or
less, personal statement explaining to the Committee why they should be elected as the next Chairperson or
Vice Chairperson. Staff will provide a ballot sheet for Committee Members to make their selections. Staff
will tally the ballot sheets and announce the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for the 2016-2017 term at the
meeting.
The Bylaws and Rules of Procedure for the Youth Advisory Committee Members state the following:
ARTICLE V
OFFICERS
Section 1. Election and Term of Office. The Chairperson and Vice Chairperson are
elected by the majoriry of the Youth Advisory Committee for a one-year term and hold office until
their successors are elected, or until their terms as members of the Advisory Committee expire. The
officers are elected each year at the June meeting of the Advisory Committee. Elections, whether
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regular or to fill vacancies shall be held only if a simple majority of the Advisory Committee members
are present. The Advisory Committee shall, unless no Committee members meet the criteria, elect
Committee members to the positions that have not previously served in the position and that have
not declined the appointtnent,with the intent that no one should serve in the position for more than
two (2) consecutive years.
The secretary to the Advisory Committee will be the City Manager or his/her designee.
Section 2. Vacancies. In case of any vacancy in the office of Chairperson or Vice
Chairperson, the vacancy shall be filled by an election held at the first regular meeting after the
occurrence of such vacancy. The person so elected shall serve the balance of the term.
Section 3. Duties of Officers. The Chairman performs the following duties:
(a) Presides at all meetings of the Advisory Committee.
(b) Appoints sub-committees and chairpersons of sub-committees as necessary.
(c) Signs correspondence on behalf of the Advisory Corninittee.
(d) Performs other duties necessary or customary to the office.
(e) Serves the City Council and the residents of the City of Dublin with
professionalism and respect.
In the event of the absence of the Chairperson or his/her inability to act, the Vice-
Chairperson presides in place of the Chairperson. In the event of the absence of or the inability to act
of both the Chairperson and the Vice-Chairpersoq the remaining members shall elect one of their
members to act as temporary Chairperson.
Additionally, Cominittee Members are expected to attend all regular meeting and subcommittee meerings as
assigned; attend the activities planned and sponsored by the Advisory Comtnittee; and promote youth
activities and provide support for successful implementation of youth activities and programs.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
None.
ATTACH M ENTS:
None.
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