HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020 04 27 Consent 300 - Winter Springs Youth Council Application CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 300
CITY COMMISSION AGENDA I APRIL 27, 2020
REGULAR MEETING
TITLE
Winter Springs Youth Council Application
SUMMARY
At the March 9th City Commission Meeting, the City Commission passed
Resolution 2020-01 to create an ad-hoc Winter Springs Youth Council to advise
and make appropriate recommendations to the City Commission regarding
issues of special interest to youths within the City and to identify and organize
appropriate youth-led community initiatives, programs or events as the Youth
Council deems fit.
Staff has created a separate application from the regular Boards and Committees
Application for the Winter Springs Youth Council.The application requests general
student information including their date of birth, grade, and school for eligibility
reasons. The application also requires applicants to answer four short answer
questions and provide two letters of recommendation from a teacher, counselor,
parents (home schooled students), or coach.
Recommendation
Staff recommends the City Commission review and approve the Winter Springs
Youth Council Application.
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CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
YOUTH COUNCIL APPLICATION
About the Winter Springs Youth Council
The Winter Springs Youth Council (WSYC) is an ad-hoc advisory board that provides appropriate
recommendations to the City Commission regarding issues of special interest to youths within the
City. The Winter Springs Youth Council shall consist of no more than twelve and no fewer than six
members. WSYC responsibilities include:
• To make recommendations to the City Commission on matters affecting youth in the City;
• To increase and make recommendations regarding increasing youth participation and
involvement in local government;
• To seek and recommend ways to improve communication with students in area schools;
• To organize and perform service projects, events or functions that benefit the City of Winter
Springs community, subject to approval of the City Manager;
• To recommend the creation of recognition programs for youth; and
• To perform any other youth-related matters assigned by the City Commission or City
Manager.
Member & Term Requirements
Winter Springs Youth Council requirements include:
• Resident of the City of Winter Springs for a minimum of six months preceding appointment
and shall maintain said residency during their term
• Between the ages of 14 and 18 years old
• Enrolled in high school or entering high school,which may be a public school, private school,
or home school
Members shall serve terms one year in length and may reapply each year of enrollment in high
school. Members shall be appointed on or before August 1 of each year. Members shall be
automatically removed for lack of attendance at three consecutive, regularly scheduled meetings
or failure to attend at least two-thirds of the regularly scheduled meetings during a calendar year.
Members of the Winter Springs Youth Council are considered Public Officers of the City of Winter
Springs. Members are required to conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times.
As Public Officers, members are required to abide by the Code of Ethics for Public Officers, and the
Florida Sunshine Law,which pertain to members if appointed to the Winter Springs Youth Council.
If appointed it is the member's sole obligation and duty to comply with such laws.
Applicant Information
Applicants for the Youth Council may be requested to interview with the respective appointing City
Commissioner or Mayor and the staff liaison. Please return completed applications to the City of
Winter Springs Winter Springs Youth Council Coordinator, Brooke Rissi, at1126 East State Road 434,
Winter Springs, FL 32708 or email to brissi(awintersprin_sq fl org.
Full Name Date of Birth
Street Address Apt/Unit Number
City State Zip Code
Phone Number Email Address
2020/2021 School Year Grade School Name (If home schooled,write"Home Schooled")
Are you able to attend meetings and activities of Youth Council for one year?
❑ Yes ❑ No
Do you have reliable transportation to meetings and activities?
❑ Yes ❑ No
Are you in good academic standing?
❑ Yes ❑ No
Please list all activities that you participate in during the school year. Include sports, employment,
school groups, community service, and extra-curriculum activities.
Short Answer Questions
You may include additional pages to complete answers if necessary.
1. Why do you wish to serve on the Winter Springs Youth Council? What do you hope to gain by
this experience?
2. What are the most important issues to you,your friends, and your family concerning our
community?
3. What characteristics or skills do you possess that make you a great representative?
4. Describe past experiences that have prepared you for this leadership role.
Letters of Recommendation
Please submit two (2) letters of recommendations from a teacher, counselor, parent (home
schooled students), or coach.
Parent/Legal Guardian Agreement
I give my permission for the above named applicant to seek a position on the City of Winter
Springs Youth Council and I have read and understand the commitments required for the
Council.
Printed Name Phone Number
Email Address Relationship to Student
Parent/Legal Guardian Signature Date
Commitment Statement
I understand that being a member of the City of Winter Springs Youth Council carries certain
responsibilities. I agree to conduct myself in a professional manner as a representative of my
City.
You hereby represent to the City of Winter Springs under penalties of perjury that the
information provided herein is true and accurate to the best of your knowledge and the City
of Winter Springs has the right to rely on that information.
You hereby acknowledge that you must abide by the Code of Ethics for Public Officers, and
the Florida Sunshine Law, which pertain to you if you are appointed to the Winter Springs
Youth Council. If appointed it is your sole obligation and duty to comply with such laws.
Student Signature Date