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ENERGY CITY YOUTH COMMITTEE BY-LAWS The purpose of the Elk River Energy City Youth Advisory Committee is to serve as an advisory body to the Energy City Commission. These By-laws are adopted to assist the Youth Committee to function and make meaningful recommendations to the Energy City Commission and City Council. Section I. Membership a. Representation: The Youth Committee shall seek in its membership a diverse representation reflecting the community. Members do not have to be Elk River residents but must be able to commit to meeting schedule. Members will be selected with emphasis on diversity. b. Membership qualifications: Committee members will be in grades five (5) to twelve (12) at the time of selection. C. Term duration and limits: Members shall serve a one-year term. Terms shall run between the the start of the school year and the end of the school year each year. Members in good standing may be reappointed for an unlimited number of terms provided they still meet the membership qualifications. d• The City Administrator or a staff representative selected by the City Administrator shall provide additional support for the Committee as Staff Liaison. A City staff member will serve as the Recording Secretary at each regular meeting. Section II. Attendance a. Regular attendance at Committee meetings is expected from all regular Committee members. b. Two absences are allowed per year for each regular Committee member. After the second absence, the member will meet with the Staff Liaison to determine if the member remains in good standing or will be recommended to the Energy City Commission for removal from the Committee. Exceptions may be made by the Staff Liaison if special circumstances exist. Section III. Duties and Functions. a. Report annually, or as otherwise specified by the Energy City Commision, and confer with and advise the Energy City Commission on matters concerning sustainability and youth within the City,including: 1. building commitment for youth issues in the City; 2. promoting public interest in and an understanding of youth issues and activities;