Placement: Resolutions
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Resolution 23-R73, A Resolution of the City of Port St. Lucie, Florida, Creating Operating Procedures for the Port St. Lucie Youth Council; Providing for Conflict; Providing for Severability; Providing an Effective Date and Appointment of the Port St. Lucie Youth Council.
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Submitted By: Kate Parmelee, Director of Strategic Initiatives & Innovation
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of a Smart & Connected City.
Executive Summary (General Business): The City's Strategic Plan prioritized establishment of the Port St. Lucie Youth Council. This resolution establishes the Council and will appoint the initial members.
Presentation Information: A five (5) minute presentation will be provided by the Communications Department.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council approve the resolution and appoint the initial Port St. Lucie Youth Council Members.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and approve the resolution and appoint the initial Port St. Lucie Youth Council Members.
2. Move that the Council provide direction.
Background: The creation of the Port St. Lucie Youth Council was prioritized in this year's Strategic Plan and key to the City's goal of a Smart & Connected City. According to the Florida League of Cities, municipal youth councils are special citywide councils composed of students from different high schools within the city. They represent the voices of youth within each community and may serve as an advisory board to the city commission/council. Students who serve on youth councils are the leaders of tomorrow.
In order to form the initial Port St. Lucie Youth Council, local high school principals and leadership from the Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County and the Roundtable of St. Lucie County were asked to nominate local students. These students will tackle the initial assignments and build the structure and format for the Counci...
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