13 youth council members are appointed
- 2 are co-chairs; 1 treasurer
2 youth alternates
Also, other youth serve on the MYC (not appointed)
- Typically have 20-25 youth participate in MYC meetings
- All youth help to market the MYC and its initiatives
1 full-time adult from city clerk’s office serves as reporting secretary for meetings
2 full-time adult staff members serve as liaisons with MYC (total of ~15 hours/week)
- Both from Special Services Dept (one from Recreation Div. and one from Youth and Family Services Div.)
Represent all high school and high school-aged youth living in F H/F
Direct contact with Mayors and City Councils
- Both Mayors attend MYC meeting at least every 2nd month

Policies and Procedures

City Ordinance
Established bylaws within charter
Meet 2 times/month at community center (first Monday and a rotating day)
Any youth (not just MYC) can be appointed to boards and commissions in both cities
MYC members attend local, regional, state and national conferences

Budget

General Fund: $5,750/year (joint between Farmington Hills and Farmington)
Fundraisers: $~$2,000/year
Grants: N/A
Fee(s):
- Most special activities have a fee ($3 to $10/activity)
  - (e.g., battle of the bands, recreation outings, band nights, Club 2nd floor)

Bryan Farmer, Recreation Supervisor, Recreation Division
(248) 473-1805

Todd Lipa, Program Director, Youth and Family Services Division
(248) 473-1891