DeLand Youth Council

Purpose:

The DeLand Youth Council is a city-funded council comprised of students of high school aged-youth. The council provides an opportunity for youth in our community to have a formal role in the city's decision-makingprocess.

Youth Council Members:

Represent the City of DeLand youth in issues important to them.
Identify ways to improve the quality of life for youth in DeLand.
Act as an advisory board to the DeLand City Commission.

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must live within the City of DeLand and/or attend DeLand High School.
Applicants must be between 9th through 12 grade and maintain a GPA of at least 2.75.
Applicants must commit to attending at least one meeting per month and one community service projectduring their term.
Terms shall be for one year.

One term on the DeLand Youth Council will run from October through April.

Disclaimer

The position you are applying for is competitive and will require active involvement and serious commitment throughout the program. Participation will require after-school, evening, and weekend sessions that include, butare not limited to DeLand City Commission meetings, meetings with the Mayor and designated city staff, educational opportunities, and more. Students who attend DeLand High School will be given preference, but allstudents are encouraged to apply.

Questions

Contact Community Information Manager Chris Graham via email at grahamc@deland.org for additional information or with any questions. The application is due by 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29, 2023. Applications may be emailed to grahamc@deland.org or delivered to the third floor of City Hall, 120 South Florida Avenue, DeLand,Florida 32720.

Student Information

Name:

Email:

Cell phone number:

Date of birth:

Grade:

School attending:

Home address:

Parent/Guardian Information

Name:

Email:

Phone Number:

Emergency Contact

Name:

Email:

Phone Number:

Diversity

In keeping with the spirit of the State of Florida’s desire to ensure diversity on state created boards (seeFlorida Statute 760.80), the City of DeLand also desires to ensure diversity on the DeLand Youth Council,and therefore asks for the following information:

Race:

African-American

Asian-American

Hispanic-American

Caucasian

Other

Additional Student Information

In the space below, please describe why you want to be a part of the DeLand Youth Council:

In the space below, please list any other activities you will be involve in during the upcoming school yearincluding employment, sports, community service, school and religious groups:

What personal skills and characteristics do you possess that would make you a good representative of yourcommunity?

I am willing to attend meetings, events, and activities after school, some evenings, and some weekends forthe City Commission from October through May and commit to making a difference in our city.

Student initials:

Parent/guardian initials:

Student Signature

I have read and understand the commitment required for the DeLand Youth Council. I also realize theimportance of teamwork and cooperation, and I am willing to make this commitment.

Student signature:

Parent/Guardian Signature

I give permission for my child to seek the position of representative on the DeLand Youth Council, and Iunderstand the commitment a position on the Council entails.

Parent/guardian signature:

Code of Conduct

Commit to attending monthly meetings and events and obtain prompt and reliable transportation to andfrom meetings and events, including the group-selected community service event each semester.
Conduct yourself professionally and respectfully at all times while participating in the program. No abuseof any kind (verbal or physical), disrespectful/disruptive behaviors, harassment of any type, whether inperson or on any social media platform, will be tolerated.
Possessing or using tobacco products, including cigars, cigarettes, chewing tobacco, "e-cigarettes," andother electronic nicotine delivery systems, is prohibited.
Possessing or using marijuana, or being under the influence of marijuana, including medical marijuana,with or without a prescription, is prohibited.
Be attentive, actively participate in discussions, and refrain from excessive use of electronic devicesduring meetings, training, and volunteer events.

Student and Parent/Guardian Signature

I have read and understand the City of DeLand Youth Council Program (DYC) policy. I have received a copy of this policy and agree to the terms and conditions. I acknowledge that if I fail to abide by this agreement, I may be terminated from the program.

Student signature:

Parent/guardian signature:

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DeLand Youth Council

DeLand Youth Council

Purpose:

Youth Council Members:

Eligibility Requirements:

Disclaimer

Questions

Student Information

Parent/Guardian Information

Emergency Contact

Diversity

Additional Student Information

Student Signature

Parent/Guardian Signature

Code of Conduct

Student and Parent/Guardian Signature