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Harrisburg council debates future of youth council, adviser and membership limits
Summary
Council members discussed whether Harrisburg should maintain its own youth council or rely on county programs, how to define its mission and jurisdiction, adviser stipend (suggested ~$100/month), membership caps and reporting requirements; staff will return with formal recommendations.
The Town of Harrisburg council spent significant workshop time discussing the status and structure of the town’s youth council, which staff said has operated in an ad hoc way and now needs clearer mission, jurisdiction and administration.
Rob told council the youth council had been "popular" but not well defined. "If we are to continue youth council... we need some direction on what's council's desire for the youth council as far as jurisdictions," he said.
Council members debated whether the town should establish a Harrisburg-only youth council or encourage youth participation in the county youth…
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