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RESOLUTION NO. 1175
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, CREATING A TEEN
COUNCIL, SETTING ITS MEMBERSHIP AND DUTIES.
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila recognizes that young adults may have special needs
that have not been addressed, and
WHEREAS, the City thinks it important that high school junior and senior students who
have expressed an interest in City issues be given an opportunity to actively participate in City
governance; and
WHEREAS, students have specifically requested that they be allowed input on
recreational program offerings,
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, DO HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS.
Section 1. Creation. A Student Government board of no more than nine and no fewer
than seven students from high school grade levels is hereby created.
Section 2. Membership Membership shall consist of at least two sophomores, two
humors and two seniors, with the remaining positions chosen by the Mayor Selection shall be
made by the Mayor from applications and interviews of the students. Memberships on the Board
shall represent the student population.
Section 3. Terms of Office. Terms shall be for two years, although the first senior year
members shall serve only one year Sophomores and juniors who choose to serve will be
expected to continue serving for two years.
Section 4. Duties. The Student Government Board will meet to discuss issues of
importance to both the teen group and the City They will make recommendations to the Mayor
on programs and City issues to serve their age group such as recreation program offerings,
volunteer projects, student government days, and joint City -teen programs
Section 5. Staffing. The Parks and Recreation Department will serve as the committee's
staff and as liaison between the Board and City administration.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
at a regular meeting thereof this 4th day of March 1991
Dennis L. Robertson, Council President
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED
Jane E. Cantu, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM.
OFFICE OF THE Cr ATTORNEY
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council. 3 c/ c i
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