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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-046 CCR Member Kay Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2012-46 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AN AD HOC YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION WHEREAS, the Brooklyn Center City Council policy is to encourage e the participation of all demographic groups in the governmental affairs of the City; and WHEREAS, the City Council believes the best decisions are made when diverse viewpoints are respected; and WHEREAS, the City Council is a member of the Brooklyn Bridge Alliance for Youth, which encourages the engagement of youth in the governmental process; and WHEREAS, the youth of the Brooklyns Youth Council have requested that the Brooklyn Center City Council establish a formal working relationship between the City Council and the Brooklyns Youth Council as described in the Exhibit A attached; and WHEREAS, the Ci ty Council believes that the public interest is best served by encouraging youth to provide direct,meaningful input into policy decisions affecting youth; and WHEREAS, this ad hoc commission shall be effective immediately upon approval of this resolution and shall remain in effect until December 31, 2013 unless dissolved earlier by the City Council; prior to December 31, 2013, the Council shall determine if a permanent City Commission should be established by resolution; and WHEREAS the Mayor shall annually appoint a Councilmember to serve as liaison to the Commission. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center hereby establishes an ad hoc Youth Advisory Commission to provide direct input into policy decisions affecting the Youth in Brooklyn Center. March 26, 2012 Date Mayor ATTEST: &I �-z�g City Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Kin Myszkowski and upon vote being taken thereon,the following voted in favor thereof: Tim Willson, Carol Kleven, Kay Lasman, Lin Myszkowski, and Dan Ryan; and the following voted against the same: none; whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.