Mayor Freddie O'Connell Executive Order Number 039

The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County

Freddie O'Connell, Mayor

Executive Order 39

Subject: Mayor's Youth Council

WHEREAS, young people need to be involved in local government in order to share their ideas and have their contributions and accomplishments recognized; and

WHEREAS, the creation of a Youth Council formalizes and fosters a working partnership between the administration of the Metropolitan Government and the young people of our community.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Freddie O’Connell, Mayor of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by virtue of the power and authority vested in me, do hereby find, direct, and order the following:

1. There is a Mayor’s Youth Council for the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.
2. The mission of the Mayor’s Youth Council shall be as follows:
   1. To provide ongoing and direct input on government policies and practices that may affect youth.
   2. To advocate on issues and initiatives that may impact the lives of young people.
   3. To recommend and foster initiatives for and by youth.
   4. To act as communication link between the Metropolitan Government and the young people of Nashville.
   5. To promote and recognize the abilities, accomplishments and contributions of youth in their communities.
   6. To organize and participate in countywide forums, including an annual Mayor’s Youth Summit.
3. The Mayor’s Youth Council will include up to Fifty (50) members. The members must be Davidson County High School students and be representative of the geographic, racial, and ethnic diversity of Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County.
4. The Mayor establishes a process by which Mayor’s Youth Council members are appointed based on the recommendations of the school the student attends.
5. The Mayor’s Youth Council will meet, at least monthly, and with the Mayor semi-annually.
6. A member of the Mayor’s staff will coordinate the meetings with the Mayor and may request representatives of boards, commissions or departments of the Metropolitan Government to be present.
7. The Metropolitan Government may pursue a contract with a non-profit to provide day-to-day facilitation of the Youth Council.

Ordered, Effective and Issued: January 17, 2024

Freddie O’Connell

Metropolitan County Mayor