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YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
DATE: February 22, 2017
TO: Honorable Chair and Committee Members
FROM: Lisa McPherson, Recreation Supervisor
SUBJECT: Recruitment Process for the 2017-18 Youth Advisory Committee and Student
Representative to the Parks and Community Services Commission
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Youth Advisory Committee will receive a report regarding the upcoming Youth Advisory Committee
and Student Representative to the Parks and Community Services Commission recruitment process for the
2017-18 terms.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends current Advisory Committee Members consider applying and encourage other youth to
apply.
DESCRIPTION:
The Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) and Student Representative to the Parks and Community Services
Commission (Student Representative) each have twelve-month terms that run from June through May for
YAC and July through June for the Student Representative. The recruitment period typically takes place in
the spring of each year and the positions are appointed by the City Council, typically in May. Applicants must
be Dublin residents.
Youth Advisory Committee
The Youth Advisory Committee is comprised of sixteen middle and high school student members; thirteen
regular members and three alternate members. The Advisory Committee generally meets on the fourth
Wednesday of every month at the Dublin Senior Center at 7:00 PM and has the following general
responsibilities:
• Provide input on youth services and programming to the Parks and Community Services
Commission, City Council and to City Staff.
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• Address issues that affect youth in the community.
• Assist with the promotion and implementation of youth activities.
• Generate an annual report on the progress of the Youth Advisory Committee.
Additionally, Committee Members are expected to attend all regular meetings and subcommittee meetings as
assigned; attend the activities planned and sponsored by the Advisory Committee; promote youth activities;
and provide support for successful implementation of youth activities and programs.
Student Representative
The Student Representative to the Parks and Community Services Commission is a high school student that
is one of the six members of the Parks and Community Services Commission. The Commission generally
meets on the third Monday of every month at the Civic Center at 7:00 PM and has the following general
responsibilities:
• Consider and make recommendations as it deems necessary to the City Council and to City Staff in all
matters pertaining to the operation and maintenance of an effective, efficient, and adequate program
of parks, recreation and community services for the citizens of Dublin.
• Accept and consider recommendations from the Senior Center Advisory Committee and the Youth
Advisory Committee, and forward the recommendations to the City Council, as appropriate.
Application Process
The application period will begin Friday, February 24, 2017 and end on Friday, March 24, 2017. Applications
will be available online at www.dublin.ca.gov starting Friday, February 24, 2017. This year's application
process will include the following elements:
• Online application form.
• One Letter of recommendation is required for Youth Advisory Committee applications.
• Two letters of recommendation will be required for the Student Representative applications.
• A formal interview process for selected applicants may take place.
• Applicants are strongly encouraged to attend at least one City Council or Commission meeting prior
to completing the application and before the application deadline of March 24. In the event meeting
dates/times are rescheduled, all meeting dates should be confirmed at www.dublin.ca.gov prior to the
meeting date.
o The City Council has two upcoming scheduled meetings on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 and
Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at the Civic Center at 7:00 PM.
o The Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission has an upcoming scheduled meeting on
Thursday, March 9, 2017 at the Civic Center at 7:00 PM.
o The Parks and Community Services Commission has an upcoming scheduled meeting on
Monday, March 20, 2017 at the Civic Center at 7:00 PM.
o The YAC has an upcoming scheduled meeting on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at the Dublin
Senior Center at 7:00 PM.
o The Human Services Commission has an upcoming scheduled meeting on Thursday, March
23, 2017 at the Civic Center at 6:00 PM.
Students interested in applying for the Youth Advisory Committee or Student Representative positions will
need to submit a completed online application by the deadline of Friday, March 24, 2017. All application
materials, including letters of recommendation, must be received by the deadline.
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NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
None.
ATTACHMENTS:
None.
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