(a) 
There is hereby created and established a youth advisory council (YAC) to be composed of seven (7) regular members. Such council shall be officially designated as the youth advisory council of the city.
(b) 
The YAC shall study, investigate, plan, implement, and advise the city on matters related to youth. The YAC will learn from city staff on the various aspects of city government. Specifically, the YAC is assigned with identifying areas for improvement related to youth including developing programs and services that empower, support, and inform youth; creating a family-friendly community; and enabling and encouraging youth to be productive members of the community. The YAC shall serve as an advisory body to the city on all matters that relate to youth.
(Ordinance 23-10-1334 adopted 10/3/2023)
(a) 
The YAC shall have all the powers granted herein and shall perform all duties as provided herein.
(b) 
The YAC shall adopt rules and regulations for the conduct of its meetings and for defining in detail the responsibilities of its members, officers, and committees.
(c) 
The YAC shall work with the city council and city staff to develop and implement policies that focus on youth.
(d) 
The YAC shall advise the city council and city staff on important issues that relate to youth.
(e) 
The YAC shall provide advice regarding the planning and organization of community events and meetings including, but not limited to, recreation programs and parks related to youth participation.
(f) 
The YAC shall build partnerships with individuals, groups, and organizations that impact both youth and families.
(g) 
The YAC shall partner with individuals, groups, and organizations in the planning and implementation of services, supports, and opportunities that impact both youth and families.
(h) 
The YAC shall carry out and implement other directives from the mayor, city council, and city staff.
(Ordinance 23-10-1334 adopted 10/3/2023)
(a) 
The YAC shall consist of seven (7) voting members, who broadly represent the diversity of thought of the city. The seven (7) voting members shall be between the ages of fourteen (14) and eighteen (18). These members shall reside within the corporate boundaries of the city.
(b) 
The following may be an ex-officio, nonvoting member of the YAC: One (1) city staff member appointed by the city manager to serve as a staff liaison to the YAC.
(Ordinance 23-10-1334 adopted 10/3/2023)
(a) 
Any interested individual who meets the qualifications set in section 2.02.063 may indicate interest in serving on the YAC by submitting the following information to the city staff liaison located in the Murphy Community Center:
(1) 
Completed application. Applications will be available at the Murphy Community Center and on the city website. Applications will also be distributed to the appropriate offices at all schools.
(2) 
Signed waiver. Waiver forms will be available at the Murphy Community Center and on the city website. Waiver forms will also be distributed to the appropriate offices at all schools.
(3) 
Applicants for initial appointment must submit one (1) letter of reference. This is not necessary for applicants who wish to be reappointed.
(4) 
Applicants for initial appointment must submit a short essay (500 words or less) describing the applicant's reasons for wanting to serve on the YAC. This is not necessary for applicants wishing to be reappointed.
(b) 
The staff liaison of the YAC will initially review all applications. Selected applications will be provided to the Interview Committee, which is comprised of three City Council Members. The Interview Committee will make appointments.
(Ordinance 23-10-1334 adopted 10/3/2023; Ordinance 25-10-1396 adopted 10/7/2025)
(a) 
All terms of office for all YAC members shall be one (1) year and will begin on August 1st and end May 31st, with the option of applying for reappointment until the student has graduated from high school. Reappointments will be based on past participation in and commitment to YAC activities.
(b) 
The terms of ex-officio representative shall be as follows: (1) The city staff member acting as liaison shall remain in that position for the duration of their employment with the city or until removed or replaced by the city manager.
(Ordinance 23-10-1334 adopted 10/3/2023)
(a) 
At the first meeting after being sworn into office, the YAC shall elect officers to serve one (1) year terms. All are eligible for reelection to office during any subsequent reappointment to the YAC, officers shall consist of the following:
(1) 
Chair.
The person elected by the members of the YAC, who is responsible for running meetings, assisting in the development of agenda items, and helping all officers with their duties.
(2) 
Vice-chair.
The person elected by the members of the YAC, who is responsible for running meetings when the chair is not present and helping all officers with their duties.
(3) 
Secretary.
The person elected by the members of the YAC, who is responsible for taking minutes and making sure the YAC city staff liaison has the updated minutes.
(4) 
Historian.
The person elected by the members of the YAC, who is responsible for keeping track of the history of the YAC, including event documentation, photography, and website content submittal.
(b) 
The YAC shall adopt rules and regulations governing its procedures (bylaws) and will ensure that they are maintained.
(c) 
The YAC shall meet once each month at a regularly established time and date. All meetings of the YAC shall be conducted consistent with the city charter and the city code. Committees of the YAC may meet at any time.
(d) 
A quorum shall consist of a simple majority of members.
(e) 
All YAC meetings and records shall be public subject to applicable state law.
(Ordinance 23-10-1334 adopted 10/3/2023)
Any member who is unable to attend a meeting shall notify the staff liaison in advance of the meeting, stating the reason for his or her absence. YAC members are permitted three (3) unexcused absences from regular meetings. Excessive absences will cause a member's appointment to be reviewed by the YAC officers and ex-officio staff, with a potential presentation to the city manager or designee for action to remove.
(Ordinance 23-10-1334 adopted 10/3/2023)
Members of the YAC, other than the ex-officio representative, may be removed by the city manager or designee for inefficiency, excessive absence, or other neglect of duty.
(Ordinance 23-10-1334 adopted 10/3/2023)
Vacancies occurring on the YAC, other than through the expiration of a term, shall be filled by appointment by city staff. The original applicant pool for that year's YAC should be the first source for such a replacement; otherwise, new applicants may be recruited.
(Ordinance 23-10-1334 adopted 10/3/2023)
All revenues derived from fundraising or other means associated with the YAC, which are under the direct control of the city, shall be maintained by the city and deposited to the appropriate fund for utilization in support of YAC related activities to the extent of citywide needs as determined by the city council during the annual budgeting of funds for all city departments.
(Ordinance 23-10-1334 adopted 10/3/2023)