Junior Council Guidelines

AI Summary

The City of Hazleton's Junior Council Advisory Member Program establishes guidelines for youth participation in city governance, requiring applicants to be residents of the Hazleton Area School District in grades 10–12 and to serve one full term from November 2024 to June 2025. Selected members must take the Oath of Office, attend twice-monthly Council meetings, observe all meeting rules, and dress appropriately, but cannot vote on ordinances, resolutions, or motions, nor attend executive sessions. Applications must be submitted to City Clerk Eileen Matenkoski by September 27, 2024, after which City Council will select candidates and pass a Resolution appointing them as Junior Council members.