Darebin Young Citizen's Jury

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The Young Citizen Jury advises Council on issues and barriers to equality affecting young people in the City of Darebin.

The jury offers young people the be part of an advisory committee to influence decision making at the local government level.

The work of the jury also assists us to develop the City of Darebin Youth Services Strategy guides.

The Jury is comprised of up to 20 young people aged 15 to 24 who are passionate about making change in the community. They meet every month to discuss and debate issues that are important to young people in Darebin. They also meet once a month to work on projects to address these issues.

It's your chance to speak about the issues that matter to you, and to contribute to how we make decisions at Council. You can also receive training in leadership and advocacy skills.

Purpose

The purpose of this Committee is to:

To provide a platform that enables young people to be an active contributor and co-designer that address current issues that are important to young people.
To provide a space that enables discussion and allows for diverse views to be shared and examined. (Where appropriate expert voices will be drawn upon to ensure all points of view are considered).
To allow other stakeholders within Council and external service providers to seek input and feedback from young people into policy and projects as deemed relevant by Jury members.
To identify and action relevant projects and initiatives that address key issues that are important to Darebin’s young people
To ensure a youth voice is elevated to council regarding key issues that are important to Darebin’s young people.

The Committee shall have regard to and act in accordance with Council’s strategic objectives and priorities. Specifically, the Committee will have regard to the following strategies, plans, frameworks, policies and plans:

Community Vision
Council Plan 2021 – 2025
Toward Equity: Equity, Inclusion and Human Rights Framework 2019 – 2029

Specific Council strategies, frameworks, plans and policies relevant to this Committee:

Youth Services Strategy 2019 - 2021

Terms of reference

Darebin Young Citizen Jury Advisory Committee Terms of Reference - endorsed September 2023(PDF, 370KB)

Composition and membership

This Committee comprises of Councillor(s) appointed by Council annually and a Council Officer nominated by the Chief Executive Officer (both non-voting) and any other persons, and representatives of organisations as determined by resolution of Council and as specified in Appendix A of Terms of Reference.

Specified members of Committees (excluding Councillors) shall be appointed to this Committee. All appointments will be for an initial period of 2 years with the option for a further maximum period through to the 30 June in the year following each General Election upon re- application.

A Councillor shall be the Chairperson of this Committee

Meetings

Meetings of this committee will be held quarterly unless determined by the Committee Chair and Council Officer in order to allow for the timely consideration and provision of advice to Council on particular, time-sensitive matters from time to time.

Committees may, with the approval of the relevant General Manager, meet more frequently on a limited and specific basis (if required).

The meetings will be closed to the public.