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Snellville staff proposes renaming and governance changes for Youth Commission; council to review adult advisory structure and volunteer screening
Summary
Staff proposed amending the enabling resolution for the Snellville Youth Commission to rename it, increase student membership, require council approval of student members, create a codified six‑member adult advisory "Youth Council Commission," and add volunteer background‑check requirements and clearer budget/reset procedures.
City staff presented proposed changes to the city—s Youth Commission enabling resolution at the Aug. 11 work session, asking the mayor and council to consider renaming the body, expanding membership caps and codifying an adult advisory board.
The staff proposal would change the name from the Snellville Youth Commission to the Snellville Youth Council (staff said the change would align the group—s name with other city councils/commissions). Staff proposed increasing the cap on student membership from 30 to 45 to allow program growth; staff reported there are 32 students currently participating.
Staff also asked that mayor and council retain final approval of student appointments rather than leaving final selection entirely to staff or volunteers. To formalize the adult advisory role, staff…
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