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FROM: Supervisor Tom Torlakson
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DATE: March 17 , 1987 Coul ty
SUBJECT: YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT PROGRAM
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt the "Youth in Government Program"
concept through the passage of a proclamation declaring the week of
April 26, 1987, as "Youth in Government Week. " Refer to the County
Administrator to develop the program with representatives of the
Kiwanis Club and to coordinate with appropriate county staff and with
members of the Board of Supervisors their participative role in the
program. Schedule April 28, 1987, for students selected from our
local high schools from each supervisorial district to attend the
Board of Supervisors meeting.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Over the past several years, the
Kiwanis Clubs throughout the county have successfully sponsored and
coordinated a Youth in Government program during the month of April.
The program goals are ( 1 ) to improve communication between young
people and local government; ( 2) to provide a positive image of
today' s youth; and ( 3 ) to educate and provide positive experiences and
observations for young people of the processes of government in
action. The attached materials will provide additional background.
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RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
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ACTION OF BOARD ON March 17, 1987 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED X OTHER
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
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OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
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TO: Tom Torlakson, Supervisor f=ifth District
FROM: Car 1 Hanson, Chmn. Kiwanis Youth in Govt. Programs
SUBJECT: County Youth In Government Program.
As you know, for seven years in a row, Delta Kiwanis has
sponsored a highly successful Youth In Government Week for the City
of Antioch and the Antioch Unified School District. This year, Mr.
Fran Frey, Lt. Gov. of Kiwanis Division 26, is organizing a county-
wide program, hopefully to involve 13 Kiwanis Clubs, 24 public high
schools, and 18 incorporated cities of Contra Costa. (See i nc 1 osure
#1 for packet of materials describing that activity. )
In addition to those city programs, it is believed that County
government should be interested in a similar program to acquaint the
youth with that level of governmental structure. Such a county pro-
gram would be jointly sponsored and supported by all the Kiwanis
clubs of Contra Costa, and would be relatively simple to organize.
The following are my suggestions for a step-by-step process:
Step_
1 board of Supervisors issues appropriate proclamation declaring
the week of April _____ County Youth In Government Week. (See
Incl #2 - draft )
Letters, with nomination/application forms, sent to each of the
24 public high schools. (See Incl #3 - draft )
.3. Each of the 24 high schools submits the name of one ( 1 ) student
candidate they have selected to participatein the program. The
process would be locally contro11ed, but would involve student
applications indicating first 3 choices of offices preferred.
4. by (date) , students will receive their assignments. If more than
has asked for a position, a drawing is held to determine the one
to receive the assignment.
5. On Tuesday, April ___, the selected student representatives will
,join their offical counter-parts for a day of on--the-job obser-
vation and participation. For example, student "Supervisors"
will join counterparts during conduct of official meeting.
6. Follow up event : If possible, a dinner/banquet with students,
officials, Kiwanis representatives, and possibly others gathered
to commemorate the affair. Certificates, awards, speeches, and
individual comments to be orchestrated. (Problem: How to pay
for the event? Need a sponsor ! )
7. Publicity: County Information Officer should make every effort
to get the media (newspapers, radio, TV) involved to provide a
positive recognition�n of today' s youth.
If needed, Fran Frey and I will be available for questions.
DRAFT: County Proclamation/Announcement - Youth In Government
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY - YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT WEEP.
During the week of April , the Kiwanis Clubs of Centra Costa are
.joining with the officials of County government to sponsor positive rec-
ognition of our youth population. At that time students from the twenty-
four public high schools of this county will .join with their official
counterparts to observe and participate in the governmental processes.
Goals: ( 1 ) Improved communication between young people and the government
of Contra Costa a County.
(c) Provide a positive image of today' s youth.
(3) Education, experience and observations for the future citizens
of our county.
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DRAFT: Letters to High Schools, with application form
(Heading)
Dear (H. S. Principal )
The enclosed county proclamation, declaring the week of April -----
as County - Youth In Government Week, is submitted for your attention and
with the hope that your school will be able. to participate.
As you will note, we are asking that each of the twenty-four (24)
high schools of this county submit the name of one ( 1 ) outstanding senior
student to participate with officials 'of our county government. The
selected students application should reach --------- no later than
Please contact Mr. Carl H. Hansen, Kiwanis Chairman, if there are any
questions. His number is 754-6447.
Sincerely,
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Incl. Student application/nomination form
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DRAFT: Application/nomination form - Youth Govt representatives
On April ...... the Contra Costa County
government will be observing Youth In Government Week.. From the 24 public
high schools in the county, one ( 1 ) each student will be selected -to work
with and observe an official counterpart.
We are now seeking the names of students who desire to take part in
this program. Remember, only one from our school can be selected for this
activity with the county (however, other students may be participating
with the city government ) .
You are asked to review the following County government list of
officials. In the spaces available mark. your first three choices - 1, 2, 3.
In the final selection process, a drawing may be necessary to make the
assignments:
Supervisor, I --_ CoSupt. of Schools
Supervisor, II _-_ County Assessor
Supervisor, III _-- Chief Probation Dept. ---
Supervisor, IV ___ Chief, Soc. Serv. Dept. "--
Supervisor, V ____ County Tax Collector ---
Chief Admin Off. _-_ Registrar of Voters
Dist. Attorney _-- Dir. Animal Services ---
Sheriff -_- Chief, Planning ---
County Clerk ___ County Auditor _-_
Chief, Health --_ Chief, Public Works ___
County Counsel ___ Superior Ct Judge ---
Muni Ct. Judge ___ Ass' t. CAO ---
S_t_�der�t_App 1 i cat i�r�_ I desire to participate in the program described
above, and I have marked my first three (3) choices of the offices I
would like to observe. I understand there is a time and travel commit-
ment involved. I believe that I would be a good representative for out-
school
ur^school because:
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Date: Student :
Appr^�val� I have reviewed all student applications from _____________
High School, and now recommend the above student to be ou;, representative
to the County government.
Date: ------------ Pr^incipal :......................
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