CITY OF BARTLETT MAYOR s YOUTH COUNCIL

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1 CITY OF BARTLETT MAYOR s YOUTH COUNCIL It is time to form the 2017/2018 Mayor s Youth Council. This Council consists of a group of teens that will be selected to work with the City. They will learn about our city s government, gain leadership skills, and give back to the community through projects they select. The Council will also learn how decisions are made on behalf of the City and what issues effect how the City operates. They will be required to attend a Mayor and Board of Alderman meeting along with a City Committee meeting, of their choosing. In April, they attend a Government Day with Mayor McDonald where they will learn firsthand how the city runs on a day-to-day basis. The Mayor s Youth Council will consist of 20 middle and high school students who reside in the city limits. They will be selected through an application and interview process. The council will meet on the 1st Monday of every month during their term. The term coincides with the Bartlett City Schools calendar. If you have questions or concerns about the application process, please feel free to contact the Director of the Council, Deborah Williams, by debwilliams@cityofbartlett.org

2 MAYOR S YOUTH COUNCIL STUDENT AND PARENT RULES & GUIDELINES AGREEMENT FORM I, (STUDENT) AND, (PARENTS), do hereby agree to the following Rules and Guidelines in order to participate in the Mayor s Youth Council 2017/ We understand that by participating in this program, the student will adhere to the standards set forth by the City s Youth Council and Advisors. We will respect the directions and guidance posed by the advisors while in this program. 2. We further understand that the student is expected to attend all meetings scheduled and to actively participate in the activities chosen by a majority vote of the council s selected projects. If the student misses more than three (3) meetings or activities, we understand that the student will be dismissed from the Mayor s Youth Council. 3. We understand that the student will act in an appropriate respectful manner at all times while participating in the Mayor s Youth Council activities and/or events. 4. We understand that the Mayor s Youth Council s mission is to provide Bartlett youth with a learning experience of City Government and to play a positive active role in addressing concerns within the community. We further understand that the student is a chosen representative selected to outreach to other Bartlett teens to let them know about existing opportunities through the City and to set a positive example for others to

3 follow. If the student behaves in a manner inconsistent with this mission, we understand that the student may be dismissed from the Mayor s Youth Council. 5. We hereby waive all claims against the City of Bartlett, its advisors, and staff to injury, accident, illness while participating in any activity of the Mayor s Youth Council. Student Signature Date Parent/Guardian Signature Date Address:

4 CITY OF BARTLETT MAYOR S YOUTH COUNCIL APPLICATION AND INFORMATION SHEET The Mayor s Youth Council welcomes students in grades 8th 12th that are residents of Bartlett or home school equivalent to apply for the Council. Council members will serve on the council for a period of one year beginning in August through May of each year. Returning Council members will be required to reapply each year and they may only serve on the Council for two years. Applications must be received by August 18, Are you a Bartlett resident? Yes no. NAME: AGE: ADDRESS: PHONE NUMBER: SCHOOL: MY ADDRESS: GRADE: GPA: (must have 3.0 or above) PARENTS: PARENT ADDRESS:

5 DO YOU WORK AFTER SCHOOL? SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: - HOBBIES/INTERESTS: WHY DO YOU WANT TO BE ON THE COUNCIL?

6 REFERENCES: NAME ADDRESS PHONE Please mail or fax ( ) Bartlett Station Municipal Center Attn: Mayor s Youth Council Deborah Williams 5868 Stage Rd. Bartlett, TN You may also return the application to your school s guidance counselor. Deadline for application is August 18, 2017