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Consider a memorandum/resolution appointing commissioners to the Youth Advisory Commission.
SUMMARY
DATE: November 2, 2021
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Joseph Brown, Executive Director, Recreation Services
SUBJECT: Appointment of commissioners to the Youth Advisory Commission
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The Youth Advisory Commission (YAC) is comprised of (37) commissioners and an unlimited number of resource committee members, all of whom shall be students in the eighth through twelfth grade levels of the Killeen Independent School District service area. Prospective applicants were interviewed by the Mayor, two City Council members, and one Youth Commissioner. The interview process was completed on September 4th and 18th.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
Option 1: Not appoint the recommended nominations as commissioners. This option will result in YAC not having a functional board to serve as a liaison to City Council.
Option 2: Choose to appoint the recommended nominations as Youth Advisory Commissioners for the 2021-2022 year.
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
Commissioners are subject to the attendance policy and procedure adopted by the City Council, (Section 2-118, Killeen City Code). Below are the proposed commissioners for the FY21-22 year.
RECREATION SERVICES-YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION
Sub-Committee: All Council
Current Commissioners (FY21) New Commissioners (FY22) Special Qualifications
Aalaynah Harris Aalaynah Harris Student Representative
Ahlysha Hicks Aaliyah Harris Student Representative
Amaka Maria Okeke Aleeza Nica Student Representative
Anthony Okeke Breeze Ma Student Representative
Christian Matta Caleb Mungul Student Representative
Christina Wade Chance Ma Student Representative
Dae’Tian Nanton Christian Matta Student Representative
Harley Bouchillon Christina Wade Student Representative
Jalen Cookson Dae’Tian Nanton Student Representative
Kama Rangel Elisabeth Metcalf Student Representative
Karla Hernan...
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