RESOLUTION NO. 26-57
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 20-61 AND REPEALING RESOLUTION
NO. 21-15, TO RESTRUCTURE THE YOUTH COMMISSION AS A
YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD AND ESTABLISH NEW PROCEDURES
WHEREAS, the City Council has created and established advisory bodies to serve as advisors to the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires all City advisory bodies to be governed by uniform procedures for the conduct of their business and meetings; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 21-15 was adopted in 2021 amending the procedures for the Youth Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Recreation and Parks Department recommends restructuring the current Youth Commission as a Youth Advisory Body to strengthen youth engagement as described at the City Council meeting August 4, 2026.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK HEREBY DETERMINES, FINDS, AND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.Resolution No. 21-15 is hereby repealed.
Section 2. Resolution No. 20-61, Section 15 is amended as follows:
“Section 15. YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD
a. The Youth Advisory Board provides a platform for youth to develop leadership skills, engage in civic and community affairs, and help shape programs and opportunities that serve local teens. Its core areas of focus include the Teen Alliance Program (T.A.P.), Teen Center operations and programming, Youth & Government education and engagement, and participation in City events and programs that support youth development.
b. The Youth Advisory Board is comprised of 10 members, with each Councilmember appointing two representatives, following interviews by the Recreation and Parks Department staff.
c. Commissioners must be between the ages of 13-18 years old. d. The goals of the Board are to:
1. Support the Teen Alliance Program (T.A.P.) by promoting youth engagement and development.
2. Develop youth leadership through opportunities that promote civic awareness and community involvement.
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3. Advise on Teen Center operations and programs to ensure they reflect the interests and needs of local youth.
4. Promote Youth & Government education and engagement by encouraging participation in civic and governmental affairs.
5. Engage youth in City events and programs that promote youth development and community involvement.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
The following would be required to participate as a Youth Advisory Board Member:
1. Complete the online application (If under 18, a parent or legal guardian must also sign the parental consent form)
2. Provide two letters of recommendation (one personal/one professional)
3. If selected, participate in an in-person interview with RPSD staff.
4. The list of qualifying candidates (up to 20) will be shared with City Council members to make final selections. Each Councilmember will select two candidates for representation on the Youth Advisory Board.
ATTENDANCE GUIDELINES
To assist with retention and participation, new attendance guidelines would be as follows:
1. Up to two excused absences:
a. Sickness (with doctor’s note)
b. Medical/Dental Appointment (with doctor’s note)
c. Family Emergency (with parental note)
d. Sport Game/Tournament (with parental or school note)
2. Up to two unexcused absences. Participants will be removed from the board if they have more than two unexcused absences. Exceptions will be made for extended illness with doctor’s note.
3. Meeting quorum is unchanged at a majority of those appointed to any Advisory Body.
Excused and unexcused absences will be accounted for annually during the two- year term.”
Section 3.The Mayor, or presiding officer, is hereby authorized to affix her signature to this Resolution signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Norwalk and the City Clerk, or her duly appointed deputy, is directed to attest thereto.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 15th day of September 2026.
JENNIFER PEREZ
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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THERESA DEVOY, CMC
CITY CLERK