Title
A Resolution of the Sustainability Advisory Board requesting the City Commission consider changing the enabling legislation of the board to add a seat for a Youth Appointment.
Body
The Coral Gables Sustainability Advisory Board (SAB) has discussed at several board meetings the importance of including a youth member from the Coral Gables Community on the board. At the February 23rd board meeting the SAB made a motion requesting the City Commission consider changing the enabling legislation of the board to add a seat for a youth appointment. The board recommends the youth appointment have the following requirements:
* Be a freshman, sophomore or junior in a high school in Coral Gables who studies or is a resident in Coral Gables;
* Have a letter of recommendation from a teacher or mentor preferably one with sustainability experience will be required for board member consideration;
* Be a current member of a school or community organization dealing with some aspects of sustainability is preferred.