TEEN COUNCIL

Youth residents ages 13-19 that have a desire to make a positive change for the uplift of the community. The Teen Council's charge, as approved by the Forest Park City Council, will be to:

• Advise and inform staff and Parks and Community Services on the various issues relating to the teens, outlining the needs of the population.

• Provide recommendations to council on teen programs and policies relating to teen recreation services.

• Appoint appropriate sub-committees as necessary to further the work of the teen program mission and the efforts of the Teen Council.

• Receive input from the teen population in Forest Park, including input from other organizations and individuals on issues relevant to the teen population.

• Act as a liaison for teen issues to governmental and private organizations.

• Advocate teen issues within the entire community.

• Identify problems of teen services and recommend appropriate solutions.

• Be a channel of communication between the city council and the teen population.

• Provide feedback to council on the assessment of current and future needs of the teen population for the purpose of program planning.