Randwick Youth Council (RYC)
RYC provides a forum for young people to have a say on community issues that affect them and their peers and to provide input into Council's youth policy development. Involvement in RYC also provides opportunities to plan and manage youth events in Randwick City.
What is RYC?
Each year, up to 12 Youth Council positions are available to young people aged between 15 and 25 years who live within the boundaries of Randwick Council area. Anyone from the Randwick youth community can nominate for a position on RYC for a 12 month tenure period. Tenure will be from July1 to June 30, which will enable the Youth Council to plan and implement National Youth Week activities which are held in March/April each year. Any Youth Councillor can nominate for one of two leadership positions - Youth Mayor and Deputy Youth Mayor.
RYC meetings will take place on a monthly basis, on a day to be confirmed, at the Randwick Council admin building. Meetings will be conducted in accordance with the Terms of Reference and will have an agenda with items that may need to be voted on or actioned. Meetings will be minuted and the Minutes made available on Council's website (see below). Informal meetings to plan events will be held as needed. The Terms of Reference for RYC are available here. (pdf 18.68kb)
Nominate for RYC
To nominate for a position on RYC, first read the Aims and Objectives and other information below then complete the nomination form and return it to:
Randwick City Council
30 Frances Street
Randwick 2031
Attention: Avril Jeans
For all enquiries please contact Avril Jeans on 9399 0823 or Avril.Jeans@randwick.nsw.gov.au
Aims and objectives of RYC
Aims and objectives of RYC are to:
- provide a forum for young people to raise issues of concern
- advise Council in effective youth policy development
- promote improved access to Council facilities and services for young people
- increase civic participation and a greater understanding of the role of local government by our youth community
- act as youth ambassadors to the wider community
- provide an opportunity for young people to assume more advanced leadership roles such as Youth Mayor and Deputy Youth Mayor
- provide Youth Councillors with information to distribute to their peers at school, university and during leisure activities
- assist in planning for youth events such as National Youth Week
How will I know what to do?
Council will provide a one day training and induction program for all successful nominees to RYC. Guidance and mentoring will also be provided by Randwick City Councillors.
What are the responsibilities of members?
Members will be asked to:
- attend RYC monthly meetings
- feedback issues and strategies through their own networks, schools and circle
- of friends to gauge response and enhance decision-making
As RYC is a working advisory body it is anticipated that some tasks will need to be undertaken by members outside of meetings, for example National Youth Week activities.
What are the benefits of being involved?
As a Youth Councillor, you willbe able to:
- participate in the development of Council youth policy which will improve the lives of young people in Randwick City
- work with elected representatives and key decision makers in the community
- learn teamwork and life skills and develop leadership qualities
- enjoy the challenge and the satisfaction of the achievements of RYC
If you have something you would like to discuss with RYC or have represented by RYC, please contact Avril Jeans on 9399 0823 or Avril.Jeans@randwick.nsw.gov.au
Minutes