A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MANAGER TO PROVIDE STAFF SUPPORT FOR THE CREATION OF CHAPEL HILL YOUTH COUNCIL AND A TEMPORARY YOUTH COUNCIL STEERING COMMITTEE (2007-01-22/R- 9)

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MANAGER TO PROVIDE STAFF SUPPORT FOR THE CREATION OF CHAPEL HILL YOUTH COUNCIL AND A TEMPORARY YOUTH COUNCIL STEERING COMMITTEE (2007-01-22/R- 9)

WHEREAS, the Council has received a petition requesting that the Town establish a Youth Council; and

WHEREAS, the Town and its citizens would be served by the creation of a Youth Council; and

WHEREAS, the creation of a Youth Council Steering Committee could provide the assistance needed to recruit members and help establish the initial Youth Council;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Chapel Hill that the Town Manager is authorized to provide staff support to establish a Chapel Hill Youth Council.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council establishes a temporary five member Youth Council Steering Committee and authorizes the Manager to accept applications for the Committee.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that at least 60 percent of the membership of the Steering Committee shall consist of citizens of the Town of Chapel Hill and that the committee shall be disbanded effective December 31, 2007, unless otherwise extended by the Council.

This the 22^nd day of January, 2007