The meeting is called to order by the Chair of the committee. 

This activity is meant to get to know one another better and receive input from each other. (My best advice to adults who want to help kids....; I wish someone would ask me ..., If I could do one thing to help other kids, I would ..., and If I could change one thing in my community I would ...)

Officers. 
Officers shall consist of a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Secretary, and a Treasurer. When deemed necessary, any officer may be removed from office by a two-thirds majority vote of the LYC members; but shall retain Youth Council membership. If an officer resigns prior to their terms end, a written resignation must be submitted to the LYC. A successor will then be appointed by the Youth Council to complete the duration of that term. LYC members may not hold more than one executive office at a time. If the Youth Council sees fit, such officers may hold an executive office for no more than two terms. Such officers may, however, serve as officers on other committees and boards within the LYC.

Election. 
Elections of officers shall be held during the first meeting of each school year, or when vacancies occur. The procedure for officer selection and committee assignment will mirror the process used by Laramie City Council. The LYC members will be surveyed to see if there is an interest in serving as a LYC officer, the position desired, and the reason for interest in the position. Nominations for each officer position will be held one at a time beginning with the Chair position. Each member of LYC shall be permitted to nominate one person, and a nomination shall not require a second. A nominee who wishes to decline the nomination shall so state at this time. After the nomination, each member of LYC may vote for any of the nominees. If any nominee receives a majority vote of the full LYC which is eight LYC members, that member will be Chair. In no nominee receives a majority vote of the full council, then the full LYC will vote on the two members, or more in the event of a tie, receiving the most votes. The member receiving the most votes of the body will be Chair. In the event of a tie, the chair will be selected in a contest by chance. City Council officer selection outlined in LMC 2.04.016. 

Electing Chair: 

• The City Clerk will ask if there is any interest in serving as chair, upon receiving a response will ask for the reason for interest in the position. 
• The City Clerk will accept nomination for the Chair position and restate nominations. If more than one nomination is received the LYC will vote on the nominations. If a majority vote is received by one nominee they will be the Chair of the committee. 
• The City Clerk will ask for a motion to appoint __________ as the Chair for the Laramie Youth Council. A second must be received. A voice vote will be taken unless it is a close vote (All those in favor say Aye and any opposed.) MOTION CARRIED/FAILED. 

Electing Vice-Chair: 

• The Chair will ask if there is any interest in serving as vice-chair, upon receiving a response will ask for the reason for interest in the position. 
• The Chair will accept nomination for the Vice-Chair position and restate nominations. If more than one nomination is received the LYC will vote on the nominations. If a majority vote is received by one nominee they will be the Chair of the committee. 
• The Chair will ask for a motion to appoint __________ as the Vice-Chair for the Laramie Youth Council. A second must be received. A voice vote will be taken unless it is a close vote (All those in favor say Aye and any opposed.) MOTION CARRIED/FAILED. 

Electing Secretary: 

• The Chair will ask if there is any interest in serving as Secretary, upon receiving a response will ask for the reason for interest in the position. 
• The Chair will accept nomination for the Secretary position and restate nominations. If more than one nomination is received the LYC will vote on the nominations. If a majority vote is received by one nominee they will be the Chair of the committee. 
• The Chair will ask for a motion to appoint __________ as the Secretary for the Laramie Youth Council. A second must be received. A voice vote will be taken unless it is a close vote (All those in favor say Aye and any opposed.) MOTION CARRIED/FAILED. 

Electing Treasurer: 

• The Chair will ask if there is any interest in serving as Treasurer, upon receiving a response will ask for the reason for interest in the position. 
• The Chair will accept nomination for the Treasurer position and restate nominations. If more than one nomination is received the LYC will vote on the nominations. If a majority vote is received by one nominee they will be the Chair of the committee. 
• The Chair will ask for a motion to appoint __________ as the Treasurer for the Laramie Youth Council. A second must be received. A voice vote will be taken unless it is a close vote (All those in favor say Aye and any opposed.) MOTION CARRIED/FAILED. 

A. MOTION BY ___, seconded by ___, that the following changes to the Agenda be approved:

B. MOTION BY ___, seconded by ___, that the Agenda be set as submitted or changed.  

Recommended Motion: 

I move to approve the minutes from __________.

Motion carried/failed by voice vote. 

These reports will continue summary of items being reviewed or approved by governing bodies that may be of interest to the youth in our community. 

Disclosures include information that would be helpful to the rest of the group if obtained by one member or decision to recuse oneself due to a conflict of interest. 

Recommended Motion: 

I move to approve Resolution 2023-01, setting the date, time and location for the Laramie Youth Council regular meetings and authorize the Chair and Secretary to sign.

The Laramie Youth Council and City of Laramie will be hosting a Laramie Youth 5K Walk/Run at Pilot Hill to encourage members of community to join us outside for some fresh air is an area that promotes overall well-being. We hope to have many community resources at the 5K to share with the youth in our community what resources are available within our city for mental health, drug abuse/addition, well-being, food, and housing. The goal is create an environment to encourage friends and family to join together a walk/run, enjoy conversation, and meet new people in an effort to promote continued community growth, knowledge of resources, and engagement.