HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2025-57KENAI
CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-57
Sponsored by: City Clerk
A RESOLUTION AMENDING CITY OF KENAI STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE POLICY NO. 20.100 TO
REMOVE THE CITY RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES TO
COUNCIL AND TO INCLUDE SOPHOMORES AS ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS.
WHEREAS, the Student Representative Policy as currently written requires Student Representatives to
City Council be a Junior or Senior in good standing at a School within Kenai City Limits and they must
also be a resident of the City; and,
WHEREAS, requests have been received from non -city resident students for consideration for
appointment; and,
WHEREAS, during the August 20, 2025 City Council meeting during discussion of the policy, Council
provided direction to bring forward proposed amendments to the current policy; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments as recommended by Council are included in the draft policy as
attached.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA:
Section 1. That the City of Kenai Student Representative Policy No. 20.100 as amended and
attached is hereby adopted.
Section 2. That this Resolution takes effect immediately upon passage.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, THIS 3RD DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2025.
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Brian Gabriel Sr., Vayor
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K E NAI
CITY COUNCIL - 20.100
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
Effective Date: February 15, 2023
See Also:
POLICY - 20.100 Student Representative
Purpose
Last Action Date:
Approved by:
April 19, 2023
City Council
The purpose of this policy is to provide an opportunity for student representation to the various governmental
body of the City of Kenai. The policy provides an opportunity for students to develop and strengthen leadership
skills by connecting with the various governmental bodies of the City of Kenai and assisting fellow students
with having their voices heard.
Scope
The Student Representative is a vital channel of communication between the students and the governmental
bodies of the City of Kenai and has a variety of important roles and responsibilities, including representing the
views of students on matters of concern to students; as time allows, participation in other events attended by
the governmental body; and increased student involvement in matters affecting students. The appointed student
acts as a representative leader of the student body.
Policy
It is important to seek out and consider student ideas, viewpoints and reaction to City decisions and policies
affecting students. In order to provide student input and involvement, the Kenai City Council may appoint a
Student Representative and an Alternate Student Representative to the various governmental bodies of the City
as it deems necessary.
Oualifications of Student Representatives
A. Must be a Sophomore, Junior or Senior in good standing at a school within the Kenai City Limits. Student
Representatives are not required to reside within the Kenai City Limits.
[B. RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
1. CITY COUNCIL STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES MUST RESIDE WITHIN THE KENAI CITY LIMITS.
2. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES [TO THE COUNCIL ON AGING, AIRPORT COMMISSION, HARBOR COMMISSION,
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION, PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OR BEAUTIFICATION
COMMITTEE MAY BUT ARE NOT REQUIRED TO RESIDE WITHIN KENAI CITY LIMITS.]
[C] B. Preference will be given to students who are active members of a School Leadership Group or the Student
Council.
[E] C. Must obtain approval from the school administration and their parent or legal guardian.
[F] D. If multiple applications are received for the same governmental body, the Mayor may select one applicant
for appointment.
Requirements of Student Representatives
A. Attend and participate in all meetings and work sessions of the governmental body in which the student is
appointed to while school is in session, unless excused by the Mayor or Mayors designee.
B. Act as a communication liaison between the governmental body and students by reporting to the students
the activities of the governing body; and, providing information and feed back to the governing body on
policies and issues affecting the students.
C. Conduct themselves in proper business etiquette when acting as a Student Representative.
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D. Should have an interest in public service and utilize this appointment as a way to develop leadership skills.
Limitations of Student Representatives
A. Appointments are for 1-Year terms, beginning in early September of each year and ending in August of the
following year.
B. May not move or second items during a meeting.
C. May cast advisory votes on all matters except those subject to executive session discussions; however, the
advisory vote will not affect the outcome, the advisory vote will be recorded in the meeting minutes, and
the student vote will be last in the roll call order.
Brian Gabriel Sr., Mayor
ATTEST:
Sheltie Saner, MMC, City Clerk
Student Representative Policy History: Action Approval 0311612005; Action Approval 0910112010; Resolutions 2018-03; 2020-61; and, 2023-27;
2025-57
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