HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 23529: AMENDING RULES FOR THE YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL (YAC) (REQUESTED BY MPT HAMILTON) P.R.No. 23529
12/13/23 ATT
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE GOVERNING
RULES OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL (YAC) (Requested by Mayor Pro Tern Hamilton)
WHEREAS, City of Port Arthur established the Port Arthur Youth Advisory Council (YAC) in
2002;and,
WHEREAS,the Port Arthur Youth Advisory Council(YAC) serves to advise the City Council on
community programs,concerns,activities and issues pertaining to city youth;and,
WHEREAS, the Port Arthur Youth Advisory Council (YAC) is also to foster the educational,
emotional, and mental growth of the participants; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution 15-115 the City of Port Arthur adopted "Governing Rules"
for the Port Arthur Youth Advisory Council(YAC);and,
WHEREAS, Article XXII, Section 14-683, provides in pertinent part "The members shall be
appointed, if possible, from middle schools,high schools, and graduates thereof who are under 22 years of
age. The members shall also be Port Arthur residents."; and,
WHEREAS,the adopted rules limit serving members to grades 8 through 12;and,
WHEREAS,the City Council of the City of Port Arthur deems it reasonable and prudent to align
the Governing Rules with the authorizing ordinance and to maximize the community impact of the
organization;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS:
Section 1. That,the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
Section 2. That,the City Council hereby amends item 2 of the Governing Rules to state"Students
from middle schools, high schools, or graduates thereof who are under 22 years of age and Port Arthur
residents are eligible to serve."
Section 3. That, Port Arthur Youth Advisory Council (YAE) members who are high school
graduates will be designated Senior Youth Advisory Council members and may be assigned additional
roles and responsibilities as deemed appropriate by the Port Arthur Youth Advisory Council advisors.
Section 4. That, a copy of this Resolution be spread upon the minutes of the City Council.
READ,ADOPTED,AND APPROVED this day of , AD,2023,at a
Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas,by the
following vote: AYES:
Mayor
Councilmembers
NOES:
Hon.Thurman Bill Bartie
Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard,TRMC, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Val Tizeno,Esq.
City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Ron Burton,CPM
City Manager