10870-22 An Ordinance Amending Residency Restrictions of Youth Advisory Council Members

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BILL NO. 34-22 ORDINANCE NO. 10870-22 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 1, SECTIONS 2-12.1(a) AND 2.21.1.2(b)(3) and (4), OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE TO CHANGE THE RESIDENCY RESTRICTION OF YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBERS STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT The Youth Advisory Council has been a valuable resource in enhancing the citizenship skills of those of high school age grades 9-12 and serving the best interests of youth in South Bend. The current ordinance restricts members of the Youth Advisory Council to residents of the City of South Bend, Indiana. Public and private schools in the City of South Bend include many students who are not residents of the City, but who can nevertheless benefit from enhanced citizenship skills and serve the best interests of youth in the South Bend area. These amendments remove the South Bend residency requirements for Youth Advisory Council members and make all high school age grades 9-12 youth living in St. Joseph County, Indiana eligible to serve on the Council. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, as follows: Section I. Chapter 2, Article 1, Section 2-12.1(a) is hereby amended to read: (a) A Youth Advisory Council is created for those of high school age grades 9-12. A Youth Advisory Council is established to enhance citizenship skills and to serve the best interests of youth in St. Joseph County the City of South Bend, Indiana. Section II. Chapter 2, Article 1, Section 2-12.1.2(b)(3) and (4) are hereby amended to read: (3) An Application Review Board shall review all applications. All youth interested in representing a Councilmanic District must be a resident of St. Joseph County the City of South-Bend, Indiana. (4) An Application Review Board shall review all applications received from the Office of the City Clerk requesting consideration for appointment as a Youth Advisory Council Member. All youth interested in serving as a Youth Advisory Council member must be a resident of the d St. Joseph County,Indiana and must represent the rich diversity of the community. SECTION III. This Ordinance shall take effect upon passage by this Common Council, approval by the Mayor, and any publication required by law. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana this day of , 2022.