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STAFF REPORT
YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
DATE: February 28, 2018
TO: Honorable Chair and Commissioners
FROM:
Lisa McPherson, Recreation Manager
SUBJECT:
Recruitment Process for the 2018-2019 Youth Advisory Committee and
Student Representative to the Parks and Community Services
Commission
Prepared by: Lisa McPherson, Recreation Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Youth Advisory Committee will receive a report on the recruitment process for the
upcoming Youth Advisory Committee and Student Representative to the Parks and
Community Services Commission for the 2018-2019 terms.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Current Advisory Committee Members consider applying and encourage other youth to
apply.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
DESCRIPTION:
The Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) and Student Representative to the Parks and
Community Services Commission (Student Representative) each have 12 -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 16 middle and high school student
members; 13 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 an d 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 Cen ter 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, March 2, 2018 and end on Friday, March 30,
2018. Applications will be available online (only) at www.dublin.ca.gov starting Friday,
March 2, 2018. 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 Friday, March 30, 2018. 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 6, 2018 and Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at the Civic Center at 7:00
PM.
o The Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission and Parks and Community
Service Commission has an upcoming scheduled joint meeting on
Thursday, March 8, 2018 at the Civic Center at 7:00 PM.
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o The Human Services Commission has an upcoming scheduled meeting
on Thursday, March 22, 2018 at the Civic Center at 6:00 PM.
o The Youth Advisory Committee has an upcoming scheduled meet ing on
Thursday, March 28, 2018 at the Dublin Senior Center at 7:00 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 30, 2018 by 5:00 PM. All application materials, including
letters of recommendation, must be received by the deadline.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
None.
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