Area youth invited to serve on Novi Youth Council, Boards and Commissions

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CONTACT: Sheryl Walsh, Community Relations Manager, 248-735-5628
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Novi, Michigan, March 6, 2008 – The City of Novi is seeking youth to serve the community either as a student representative on a Board or Commission or as a member of the City of Novi Youth Council.  All members must be Novi residents at the high school level (entering freshmen or older).

Presently, ten high school youth from the Novi community serve as student representatives on City boards, commissions and committees, in an ex-officio role.  These students provide a valuable perspective on community issues, learn how local city government operates and makes decisions, and establish service and volunteer habits for the future.  Students are appointed to the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Commission; Historical Commission; Beautification Commission; Library Board; and Housing and Community Development Advisory Committee.

Additionally, 19 members serve on the Novi Youth Council, a group charged with the responsibility of making recommendations to the City of Novi concerning the needs of youth and the appropriate means by which public and private agencies in cooperation with volunteer efforts may address such needs.  During the past year, the Youth Council has participated in Project Sticker Shock, hosted Addicted to Movies….not Drugs, held a Senior to Senior intergenerational prom, formed a mentoring program, and much more.

Interested students will be appointed by the City Council based upon application completion, a written essay, and an interview. 

Applications are available at the City Clerk’s Office located at 45175 W. Ten Mile Road, or by clicking here.  Applications will be accepted at the City Clerk’s Office through April 2, 2008 at 4:00pm.  On April 7, 2008, City Council will conduct interviews for all applicants before appointments are made to the Youth Council, Boards, and Commissions for 2008-2010 terms. 

For more information, contact the Community Relations Office at 248-735-5628.