Snellville Youth Commission

Contact

Chanel Stephens, Youth Outreach Coordinator

Council Info
2016
15 – 20 Students
15-18 (High School Sophomores – Seniors)
$16,700
City Budget
Youth Commission meets once per month. Youth Council (elected/appointed student officials) meets an additional day per month.
City Hall.
Mission Statement

The mission of the Snellville Youth Commission is to promote education in governmental affairs, engage the youth of the Snellville area in civic activities and build practical and effective leadership skills.

Code of Conduct

Any Youth Commission member may be immediately removed, with written notice from the Advisory Board, for behavior that, in the opinion of the Youth Council and Advisory Board, is not consistent with the values or intent of the Youth Commission. Such behavior includes, but is not limited to arrest, conviction, failed classes, poor school attendance and/or attitude not befitting of a Youth Commission Member.

Selection Process

Application and Interview. Both are scored based on a rubric and students with highest scores are selected.

City department responsible for overseeing the council

Administrative Department/Economic Development

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

Yes

Does group participate in overnight events?

Yes. The Youth Council follow’s approved school policies for overnight activities.

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

Make the program and activities relevant for the students.

Event Description

For the past two years, the students have planned a youth forum where they invite local officials and community leaders to a speed dating style dinner where the students are able to discuss the issues that interest them on a personal level. The students have been able to engage in conversations with member of the City Council (and staff), Gwinnett Board of Education, Gwinnett Board of Commissioners, Georgia House of Representatives, a State Court Judge and others.