HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 318 CITY OF THE COLONY
ORDINANCE NO. 0031g
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS,
ESTABLISHING A YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD TO PARTICIPATE
AND ASSIST IN THE FORMULATION OF POLICIES AND AND
THE MAKING OF MAJOR DECISIONS THAT AFFECT THE TOTAL
COMMUNITY; DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, it is the considered belief and opinion of The Colony City
Council that the City Government functions in a manner that best serves the
needs of its citizens when the citizens on a broadbased level participate and
assist in the formulation of policies and the making of major decisions that
affect tile total community; and
WHEREAS, The Colony City Council is of the considered belief and
opinion that such broadbased participation may be effectively manifested
through a Youth Advisory Board; and
WHEREAS, The Colony City Council is of the considered belief and
opinion that a Youth Advisory Board would benefit and be in the best interests
of the City of The Colony, Texas and its citizens;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS:
Section 1. That a Youth Advisory Board for the City of The Colony,
Texas be and hereby is established.
Section 2. That the purposes of the Youth Advisory Board shall be to
advise the City Council on youth related matters including, but not limited to
the following:
A. To induce new ideas for improvements in City Government.
B. To help identify the needs of the people for community services.
C. To develop new interest and participation in City Government.
D. To open better lines of communication between the City Govern-
ment and the citizens of the community.
E. To sample public opinion and make surveys of community interest
in regard to specific proposals and issues.
Section 3. That qualifications necessary for membership on the Board
are as-follows:
A. Members must be residents of the City of The Colony;
B. Members must not exceed the age of 18 years.
Section 4. That the organization of the Youth Advisory Board shall be
as follows:
A. The Board will be composed of five (5) members, all members to
be appointed by the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas.
The Board shall serve in an advisory capacity only and shall be
subject to all procedural and substantive rules governing City
Boards as established by the City Council.
B. The appointments shall be for one (1) year terms, running from
February , 1985 until February , 1986, and for one (1)
year terms thereafter.
C. The Board shah meet monthly and at any other special called
meetings by the Chairman of the Board.
D. The Board shall elect from its membership a Chairman, who will
preside at the meetings, and a Secretary, who will record the
minutes.
E. The Board will act only upon the majority vote of its members.
Section 5. That this Ordinance shall take effect upon its passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 7th day of January, 1985.
ATTEST:
City/~retary
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney