Vacancy - Youth Representative
Our current Youth Representative, Adam Bakewell will be attending his last meeting with the council in September due to him moving on to further studies at university. Adam was the council’s first appointed Youth Representative and his involvement, support and input has been invaluable. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Adam for all of his dedication and hardwork and would like to wish him great success for the future.
Further information and how to apply are below.
A testimonial by Adam Bakewell:
With lots of great interest about vacancies on the Community Council over the past week, as the Youth Rep on the Council I would also like to make everyone aware that there will be a Youth vacancy from October.
As a Youth Rep you attend all the meetings like a normal councillor would as well as having your say on village debates and projects. Sitting on the Council has enabled me to get more involved in Community projects as well as giving me excellent experience for future careers.
If you’re a young person who wants to get involved in local politics, debating or even helping shape the future of the village; I would definitely recommend applying for the role!
Over the upcoming year there are many projects involving the Community Council that would benefit if there we to be youth perspective involved. We are looking to update and improve some of our play areas as well as assisting with the creation of our new Community Hwb.
After sitting on the Council for 18 months I personally acknowledge the importance of having a diverse Council and it would be excellent if a youth voice continues to sit on the Council.
If you have any further questions please email youthrepresentative@penyfforddcouncil.org or clerk@penyfforddcouncil.org
Thanks Adam Bakewell - Youth Rep
VACANCY FOR A COMMUNITY YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE
Penyffordd Community Council is looking to appoint one Community Youth Representative under the Local Government (Wales) Measure 2011 which enables Town/Community Councils to appoint up to two Community Youth Representatives.
The Youth Representative should be willing to serve a term of one year from the date of appointment. If still within the specified age range they will be eligible for re-appointment at the end of their term of office.
They may speak on all matters before the Council and will be asked in particular to provide a ‘youth view’. They may also take part in the discussions Sub Committees. As they are not Members of the Community Council they may not vote on matters before the Council.
You MUST be:
aged over 15 but under the age of 26;(it should be noted that from the age of 18 you are eligible to become a full Community Councillor should a vacancy arise and you be elected or co-opted, at which point you would cease to be a Youth Representative but must assume the full duties of a Community Councillor – you cannot be both).
considered by the Community Council to be suitable to act as a Community Representative, that is to represent the interests of those individuals who live, work or receive education or training in the community area who have not attained the age of 26.
If you feel you are suitable for this position please apply in writing to the Clerk (no more than one side of A4), stating why you would like to be a Community Youth Representative and what you could bring to that position; together with the names and addresses of two character references.
Applications must be received by the Clerk no later than Friday 28th August 2020. A short list of Candidates shall be drawn up by the Council and applicants will then be required to give a short presentation to the full Council.
Mrs S A Hughes, Clerk & Responsible Financial Officer. 3 Old Chester Road, Ewloe, Deeside, Flintshire, CH5 3RU Email: clerk@penyfforddcouncil.org Tel: 01244 537032
Youth Representative - Role Description
A Community Youth Representative is defined as an individual over the age of 15 but under the age of 26. These appointments will be for a period of 12 months.
The role of a Youth Representative will be:
1. To give young people under the age of 26 who live, work or receive education in our community a representative voice on Penyffordd Community Council.
2. To attend Penyffordd Community Council meetings on a regular basis.
3. To attend other designated community meetings to discuss issues which have an impact on young people.
4. To liaise with established local youth groups.
5. To listen and respect the views of other young people. You must be prepared to listen to what other young people are saying about issues that affect them and feed these views onto the Community Council for consideration and action, if appropriate. Your views are important but you must also be prepared to put across the views of other young people - even if you don’t agree with these views.
6. You will not be expected to solve problems or issues but you can report them.
7. To act responsibly when representing Penyffordd Community Council.
8. The Youth Representatives role will not be party political.
9. Not to be afraid to ask for help, support and advice if needed.