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CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. PR20-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, RECOMMENDING THE AMENDMENT OF COUNCIL POLICY NO. 2018-03 -
PROVIDING FOR A STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PARKS & RECREATION
COMMISSION, TO BROADEN THE REQUIREMENTS AND MAKE IT MORE INCLUSIONARY.
WHEREAS, Council Policy No. 2018-01 recognizes the benefits received from a Student
Representative, outlines the role, and defines limitations of the non-voting member of the
Commission; and,
WHEREAS, the Parks & Recreation Commission reviewed the current policy and recommends
amendments to the policy that will help attract and target representation from a broader spectrum
of high school students in the area ,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF KENAI , ALASKA:
Section 1. That the Parks and Recreation Commission of Kenai recommends the City Council
amend City Council Policy No. 2018-01 -Parks and Recreation Commission Student
Representative Policy, as attached.
Section 2. That a copy of this Resolution be provided to the members of the Kenai City
Council.
Section 3. That this resolution takes effect immediately upon passage.
PASSED BY THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, this 5th day of March, 2020 .
~ ~ CHARLIE STEfiiNs, CHAIR
ATTEST: chi?J -. ~llh , :hrc
POLICY NO. 2018-01 (Amended): 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 & Recreation Commission and all Student Representatives
appointed to the Parks & 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, Qualification, 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.
The student shall be a Kenai resident and a junior or senior in good standing with
school administration.
c. The student shall be elected by the Student Council of Kenai Central High School,
subject to approval of the KCHS administration.
The student shall be approved by school administration; if multiple applications are
received, the Mayor may select an applicant for appointment.
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.
The student will communicate with other students to provide information and seek
feedback from other students on Parks and Recreation issues affecting young
people.
Effective Date:__________________________ Approved by Resolution 2020-*
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BRIAN GABRIEL SR., MAYOR
ATTEST:
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Jamie Heinz, City Clerk