Events

MEETING LOCATION - Havelock Town Hall

ADDRESS -  1 Mathison St W, Havelock

Note:  The meeting is open to the public and the committee welcomes participants.   The committee is looking for volunteers, both youth and adults. If you are interested in...

MEETING LOCATION - Havelock Town Hall

ADDRESS -  1 Mathison St W, Havelock

Note:  The meeting is open to the public and the committee welcomes participants.   The committee is looking for volunteers, both youth and adults. If you are interested in participating or helping to organize an upcoming event, please contact Shari Gottschalk see contact details below.

COMMITTEE GOALS

To advise Council, advocate for, and organize youth related activities and events for youths ages 9 – 15 residing within the Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen (HBM).

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

Principles that guide the work of the Youth Committee include: 

·         A commitment to enhance the quality of life for residents ages 9 – 15.
·         A commitment to being inclusive, welcoming, and accepting of all youths.
·         A commitment to seeking out input from youth on important matters affecting them and recreational activities that interest them.
·         A commitment to positively advocate for the youth of HBM.

 Decisions of the Youth Committee are advisory and are not binding on the Township.  Comments or decisions of the Committee must be in a form of a recommendation and will be referred to Council for consideration after the respective Committee minutes have been adopted, unless otherwise directed by the Chief Administrative Officer. 

MANDATE

The mandate of the Youth Committee of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen (HBM) is to: 

·         Engage youth within the Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen through the organization and execution of youth-based events and activities.
·         Support and provide youth leadership opportunities.
·         Ensure broad consultation with the youth community on youth related issues and opportunities.
·         Communicate and collaborate, where appropriate, with other community organizations to engage youth throughout the township.
·         Advocate in the best interests of the youth of HBM.