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Press Release: Area youth invited to serve on Novi
Youth Council, Boards and Commissions
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.
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