Chapter 2.70
YOUTH COUNCIL
Sections:
2.70.010 Established.
There is hereby established a St. Helens youth council, hereinafter “SHYC.” The purpose of the SHYC is to actively advise the city council with thoughtful recommendations on issues concerning youth and to assist city staff in considering youth perspectives in its planning efforts. The SHYC shall hold periodic meetings with the mayor and/or city council and will attend city council and city board and commission meetings when youth issues are on the agenda. SHYC shall create task forces as needed. (Ord. 3185 § 1, 2015)
2.70.020 Membership.
The SHYC shall be composed of 15 members, and five to 10 alternate members between the grades six through 12, from St. Helens High School, the St. Helens Middle School, St. Helens Alternative School and home schooling programs, with the majority of the members from St. Helens High School. City council shall appoint members to serve one-year terms. The existing members can continue to serve on the SHYC for two years or more if they so desire. The SHYC shall have adult nonvoting advisors. The advisors may be appointed from the city council members, school staff or may be community volunteers. (Ord. 3185 § 2, 2015)
2.70.030 Meetings.
The SHYC shall meet at least one time per month. All members shall serve on at least one task force and cannot miss more than four unexcused meetings in a one-year period. The SHYC shall choose its own officers and shall adopt rules of procedure for the proper conduct of its business. (Ord. 3185 § 3, 2015)
2.70.040 Compensation.
No member of the SHYC shall receive compensation for service, but members of the SHYC may be reimbursed necessary expenses which are approved in advance by the city council. (Ord. 3185 § 4, 2015)