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Council removes cap on Youth Council membership, repeals bylaws (Ordinance 18-04)
Summary
The Little Elm Town Council unanimously approved Ordinance 18-04 to eliminate a fixed membership cap for the Youth Council and repeal formal bylaws to make participation less formal and easier for members.
The Little Elm Town Council voted to adopt Ordinance 18-04, eliminating a set numeric cap on Youth Council membership and repealing the group's bylaws.
Council members said the change responds to rising interest and applications for the Youth Council and is intended to make participation easier for teens by removing a strict membership ceiling and reducing formal requirements. A council member noted other nearby municipalities maintain larger youth groups and that removing a cap will allow flexibility during interview and selection cycles.
Council members also discussed making communications easier for teens through social media (GroupMe, Zoom) and noted that the Youth Council draws students from multiple school districts, a factor cited in support of broader membership opportunities.
After discussion, a motion to approve Ordinance 18-04 passed by unanimous voice vote (4–0).
