Centerville Youth Council

• To meet at least once per month, with a minimum of 12 meetings per year, to conduct business.
• To recommend to the Centerville City Council, for its approval, amendments to the Youth City Council Charter.
• To select one of its members as Mayor Pro-term to conduct business when the Youth City Council Mayor is absent.
• To pass motions and resolutions as necessary by a majority vote. A majority vote is defined as one vote more than one-half of a quorum present at any meeting.
• To carry out the purposes of the Centerville City Youth Council as outlined in the charter.
• To plan civic improvement projects and other activities for the youth of this community, coordinating all such activities with the Mayor and Centerville City Council during an annual work session.
• To maintain minutes of all meetings held and to give one formal annual report to the City Council.

• Must be a resident of Centerville City.
• Must be at least in the ninth grade and not yet completed the senior year or graduated from high school.
• Must have a clear police record except for minor traffic violations.
• Must be available and willing to donate up to 10 hours per month for the Youth City Council responsibilities.
• Must perform at least 25 hours of service per year outside of Youth City Council.

• Remain a resident of Centerville City.
• Attend at least 80% of all Youth City Council meetings. Having four unexcused absences will result in forfeiting the member’s term and being replaced by an alternate to serve the remaining term of office. An absence may be considered excused by reporting to Youth City Council Mayor or advisor at least 48-hour advance notice.
• Fulfill the responsibilities of the office held.
• Set proper example for the youth of the community,
• A member of the Youth City Council can be removed from office upon violation of one or more of the above criteria. The removal of a member is to be done by the Youth City Council Mayor and the Youth City Council advisors.

The term of service for Youth City Council members shall consist of up to four years or upon graduation from high school. Vacancies shall be filled in accordance with the appointment procedures set forth herein for the remainder of the term. Past Youth City Council members may serve as an advisor but must be at least 18 years of age and not more than two at any time can be past alumni (one year term).

Official applications open up in April; however, applications are accepted on a case-by-case basis by the Youth Council Mayor after April.  Apply Now

Download the full Centerville City Youth Council Charter.