HomeMy WebLinkAbout76-28CITY OF LAKEVILLE
DAKOTA -COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 76-28 ESTABLISHING A YOUTH ADVISORY
BOARD IN THE CITY OF LAKEVILLE.
WHEREAS,'there is a demonstrated need for the establishment
of a youth advisory board in the City to advise the City Council, the
City Police Department and the City staff on juvenile opportunities
and juvenile problems.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LAKEVILLE:
1. Establishment of Board. A youth advisory board for the
City of Lakeville is hereby established.
2. Membership. The board shall consist of twelve (12) mem-
bers. The Police Chief or someone designated by the Police Chief and
one member of the City Council, selected by the City Council, shall
be ex -officio, non-voting members.
3. Terms, Vacancies, Oaths. Of the members of the board
first appointed, four (4) shall be appointed for a one (1) year term,
four (4) for a term of two (2) years, and four (4) for a term of three
(3) years. Their successors shall be appointed for a term of two (2)
years. Both original and successive appointees shall hold their offices
until their successors are appointed and qualified. If any member misses
three (3) consecutive meetings, the member shall ipso facto be removed
from the board and the Council shall appoint a successor to fill the
vacancy. The terms of ex -officio members shall correspond to their
official tenures. Vacancies during the term shall be filled by the
Council for the unexpired portion of the term. Every appointed member
shall before entering upon the discharge of his duties take an oath
that he will faithfully discharge the duties of his office. All members
shall serve without compensation.
4. Officers. The board shall elect a chairperson from among
its appointed members for a term of one (1) year; and the board may
create and fill such other offices as it may designate.
5. Meetings, Records, Reports.
least one (1) regular meeting each month.
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The board shall hold at
A majority of the regular
members then serving on the board shall constitute a quorum for con-
ducting business. The board shall adopt rules for the transaction of
business and shall keep a record of its resolutions, transactions and
findings. The City Clerk or a person designated by the Clerk shall
be the board's secretary. On or before January 15 of each year the
board shall submit to the City Council a report of its work during
the preceding calendar year. Expenditures of the board shall be within
amounts appropriated for the purpose by the City Council.
6. Powers and Duties of the Board. The board shall advise
the City Council on juvenile problems and juvenile opportunities in
the City. The board shall exercise the duties conferred upon it by
this resolution and by the City Council. In addition, the board shall:
A. When the position of juvenile officer is
created, advise the officer on referral and dis-
positional programs for juveniles.
B. Formulate specific referral agreements be-
tween the schools and applicable youth -serving
agencies in order to facilitate investigations and
dispositions.
C. Review follow-up reports on all offenders
referred to youth -serving organizations in order to
determine effectiveness of treatment.
D. Organize and coordinate community resources
into effective prevention activities.
E. Promote an on-going records system to pro-
vide better juvenile records:
a. Determine juvenile recidivism rate.
b. Identify juvenile crime trends.
c. Isolate geographical areas with a
high rate of juvenile problems.
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Adopted this 7th day of June 1976.
CITY OF LAKEVILLE
BY: 2z"
Edward Mako, Mayor
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Patrick E. McGarvey, City C,,xerk
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