Vacancy for a Youth Representative
VACANCY FOR A COMMUNITY YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE
The Local Government (Wales) Measure 2011 enables Town/Community Councils to appoint up to two Community Youth Representatives and Penyffordd Community Council is looking to appoint a further Community Youth Representative to join them.
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 1st December 2023. 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.
Statement from Natasha Boleyn our current Youth Representative who joined the council October 2022:
“If you are interested in politics, or more specifically, how your community functions, joining a community council is an excellent way to understand local goings-on & how things that directly impact you are decided.
Being a Youth Representative involves engaging with young people in the village, for example forming connections to scout groups, & making sure that you are representing their interests on the council.
Personally, I have hugely enjoyed being part of the community council, because not only has it provided me with an insight into how local politics works, but also increased my confidence in engaging with groups outside of school. Furthermore, it’s a welcome break from constant academic pressures, yet I have found that it is still very educational and interesting.”
Mrs S A Hughes, Clerk & Responsible Financial Officer.
3 Old Chester Road, Ewloe, Deeside, Flintshire, CH5 3RU.
W: www.penyfforddcouncil.org/ E: 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:
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.
To attend Penyffordd Community Council meetings on a regular basis.
To attend other designated community meetings to discuss issues which have an impact on young people.
To liaise with established local youth groups.
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.
You will not be expected to solve problems or issues but you can report them.
To act responsibly when representing Penyffordd Community Council.
The Youth Representatives role will not be party political.
Not to be afraid to ask for help, support and advice if needed.