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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2018-03Sponsored by: Council Member Glendening CITY OF KENAI RESOLUTION NO. 2018-03 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, ADOPTING A POLICY TO PROVIDE FOR A STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION. WHEREAS, it has been the practice of the City of Kenai to appoint a Kenai Central High School student to a seat on the Parks and Recreation Commission; and, WHEREAS, it is recognized that the input received from a Student Representative is beneficial to the Commission and the Parks and Recreation Department; and, WHEREAS, it is appropriate to have a policy in place outlining the role of the Student Representative recognizing the benefits and limitations of a non-voting member of the Commission. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA: Section 1. That Council Policy No. 2018-01: Parks and Recreation Commission Student Representative Policy, attached, is approved. Section 2. That this resolution takes effect immediately upon passage. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 17th day of January, 2018. ATTEST: City Clerk BRIAN GABRIEL SR., MAYOR VENA/ +� % SND ED POLICY NO. 2018-01: Parks and Recreation Commission Student Representative Policy Purpose The purpose of this policy is to provide for a Student Representative for the Parks and Recreation Commission Scope This policy applies to the Parks and Recreation Commission and all Student Representatives appointed to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Policy It is important to seek out and consider students' ideas, viewpoints and reactions to Parks and Recreation decisions. In order to provide student input and involvement, the Mayor of the City of Kenai, may appoint a Student Representative to the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Student Representative may participate in the Parks and Recreation Commission meetings pursuant to the following: 1. Limitations, Qualifications, and Requirements: a. The student may cast advisory votes on all matters except those subject to executive session discussion. Advisory votes shall be cast in rotation with the official Commission vote and shall not affect the outcome of a vote. Advisory votes shall be recorded in the meeting summaries. Student Representatives may not move or second items during a Commission meeting. b. The student shall be a junior or senior in good standing at the Kenai Central High School. c. The student shall be elected by the Student Council of Kenai Central High School, subject to approval of the KCHS administration. d. The student shall attend all Parks and Recreation Commission meetings and work sessions, unless excused by the Parks and Recreation Director. e. The student should have an interest in public service. f. The student should use this opportunity as a way to develop leadership skills. g. The student will communicate with Student Council Members at Kenai Central High School to provide information and seek feedback from other students on Parks and Recreation issues affecting young people. Effective Date: L 1-7- 2-012 ATTEST: y EN.4/ � � . _ � it � n , p r•••'7"•.; Heinz, City Clerk U f V (04W `eHOED Approved by Resolution 2018-03 theu�laf KENAI, ALASKA \v/ MEMORANDUM "Ulla." alld a Past, 0ti wtd a fatame 210 Fidalgo Ave, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794 Telephone: (907) 283-7535 1 Fax: (907) 283-3014 www. kenai. city TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members Navarre, Pettey, Knackstedt, Boyle, Molloy, and Student Representative Gilman FROM: Council Member Glendening DATE: January 11, 2018 SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2018-03 — Adopting a Policy to Provide for a Student Representative for the Parks and Recreation Commission. It has been the practice of the City of Kenai to appoint a Student Representative to the Parks and Recreation Commission and the City recognizes the benefit to having the ideas, viewpoints, and reactions from a Student Representative in Parks and Recreation decisions. The policy provided, if adopted, provides for a specific Student Representative seat that does not count toward the seven Commission members and outlines the role of the Student Representative. Your consideration is appreciated.