HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 88-30 CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO. ~'~
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS,
PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A YOUTH ADVISORY
COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR THE DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR
MEMBERSHIP, TERMS AND APPOINTMENT THEREOF; PROVIDING
FOR THE SELECTION OF OFFICERS; AND DETERMINING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, it is the considered belief and opinion of the
City Council of the City of The Colony that certain aspects of
City government function in a manner that best serves the needs
of the community when interested citizens participate and assist
in the formulation of policies; and
WHEREAS, the City Council believes that a Youth Advisory
Committee would benefit and be in the best interest of the City
of The Colony and its citizens;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS:
Section 1. That a Youth Advisory Committee for the City
of The Colony, Texas be and is hereby established.
Section 2. That the purpose of the Youth Advisory
Committee shall be:
A. To act in an advisory capacity to the City Council and
the City Staff to help identify the needs of the people for
community services.
B. To develop new interest and participation in city
government.
C. To open better lines of communication between city
government and the 'youth of the community.
D. To sample public opinion and make surveys of community
interest in regard to specific proposals and issues.
Section 3. That the organization of the Youth Advisory
Committee shall be as follows:
A. The committee may consist of up to nine (9) members, to
be appointed by the Mayor and City Council. Committee
members shall be residents of The Colony and must not exceed
18 years of age. Members shall serve a term of one year and~
may be appointed to serve a second one year term if they
have not reached the age of 18.
B. Committee shall act on a majority vote of those members
present.
C. The Committee shall elect from its membership a
Chairman, who will preside at the meetings.
D. The Mayor shall appoint a Council liaison to serve as
advisor to the committee.
E. The Chairman and/or Council liaison shall call meetings
as necessary.
Section 4. That this resolution shall be effective from
and after the date of its passag~
PASSED AND APPROVED this /~'~day of ~~~d~,
1988.
Don AmUck, May~~- ' '
ATTEST:
.P~t%i ~ cks, City Secretary
"% TO FORM:
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