Title
Approval of a Youth Council Recruitment, Interview and Appointment Plan Recommendation
Recommended Action
Move to approve the draft Youth Council recruitment, interview and appointment plan recommendation.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve the draft Youth Council recruitment, interview and appointment plan recommendation.
Staff Contact:
Susan Grisham, Youth Council Liaison, 360.753.8244
Presenter(s):
Susan Grisham, Youth Council Liaison
Background and Analysis:
In 2024, the City Council appointed the inaugural Youth Council. Youth Council members serve one-year terms that end on August 31. Per the City’s municipal code, the Youth Council shall be up to 20 members; currently there are 16 seated members.
At this meeting, staff will present the recommended timeline and plan for applications, recruitment event, interviews and appointments to the Youth Council.
Climate Analysis:
This project is not expected to have an impact on greenhouse gas emissions.
Equity Analysis:
Based on data from the Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction’s “Report Card”, minority enrollment in Olympia’s schools is at 40% and approximately 20% of students are economically disadvantaged. (This data does not include students who are not in traditional schools, like home school or G.E.D programs.) One of the main goals of a Youth Council is to engage and lift up voices and perspectives of people who are often excluded from decision making and lack access to power.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
Youth in our community have expressed an interest in participating in decision making that effects their future.
Financial Impact:
There is a budget of up to $2500 for the purpose of recruitment event planning.
Options:
1. Approve the draft recruitment plan.
2. Do not approve the draft recruitment plan.
3. Approve the draft recruitment plan with modifications.
Attachments:
Draft Youth Council 2025 Recruitment Plan Timeline