Meetings & Community Events
Meetings are held on the first and third Monday of each month at the Traphene Hickman Public Library. Meeting dates & locations subject to change based on content of meeting. Mayor's Teen Council also participates in community events separate from their regular meeting dates and are encouraged to seek out & plan service projects.
Teen Council Objectives
- Promote participation in comprehending local government.
- Plan and organize special events, projects and fundraisers.
- Learn from city staff to understand their role in serving citizens and setting policies
- Address and discuss the agenda during monthly meetings.
- Heed the problems that involve adolescents and their livelihood.
- Create recommendations to the mayor and Mayor’s Teen Council Advisors.
- Consider possible solutions from the youth of the Cedar Hill community.
- Tour various city facilities and meet with key city staff members/officials.
- Engage in city meetings and/or events.
Member Roles
President
Shall be responsible for the administration of affairs of the Mayor’s Teen Council with assistance from the mayor and council advisors, preside over all meetings of the Mayor’s Teen Council, appoint committees, when necessary, to research issues or solutions during meetings.
Vice President
Shall assume the duties of the President during the President’s absence, assist the president to perform his or her duties when required.
Secretary
Shall record and maintain the minutes of all Mayor’s Teen Council meetings, prepare and receive correspondence for the council and hold proper files, keep current members list and perform all duties related to the office of Secretary. Will be responsible for keeping track of attendance at MTC meetings and noting important dates that are coming up.
Treasurer
Shall have the responsibility and custody for the collection and disbursement of funds, prepare and present a financial report at a meeting when necessary.
Content Creator
Shall be responsible for taking pictures at meetings, volunteer events, and other MTC gatherings. Shall be responsible for upkeeping the social media page of MTC and creating social media graphics.
Public Relations
Shall be accountable for information regarding sponsors along with food and beverages during meetings, Notify the Mayor’s Teen Council about collecting funds for fundraisers.