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Decatur Youth Council

Contact

Meredith Roark, City Clerk and Budget Director

www.decaturga.com/bc-dyc

Council Info
2017
15-16
high school students
$7,500
City Manager’s Office budget in the city’s general fund
1st and 3rd Wednesdays from September to May
Decatur City Hall
Code of Conduct

  • I will commit to the responsibilities of the Decatur Youth Council (DYC).
  • I will dress and act in a respectful and professional manner.
  • I will be present and prompt to all meetings unless I have received an excused absence.
  • I will be open-minded and inclusive to other DYC members.

Selection Process

Each year in September, the City Commission appoints members to the Decatur Youth Council to serve a one-year term. Eligibility includes high-school aged students, regardless of school affiliation, provided they are residents of the City of Decatur. DYC members will be chosen based on academics, community service, leadership attributes, character, essay, and recommendations from adult references. Selected candidates will be called to schedule an interview.

City department responsible for overseeing the council

City Manager’s Office

Does group act as an advisory committee for your City Council and/or County Commission

No. However, DYC does provide guidance to the City Manager’s Office on areas of interest impacting the youth community.

Does group participate in overnight events?

No

Words of advice to share with cities considering the establishment of a youth council

While it’s important to establish a single point of contact for the students, don’t staff it with only one person. A team approach is needed so that no one staff member becomes overwhelmed with the creation of programming and leading meetings.