Notice of Opening on Emerging Leaders Council

The City of Moreno Valley is now accepting applications for the newly established Emerging Leaders Council. The purpose of an Emerging Leaders Council (ELC) is to identify students with the desire and potential to become community leaders, educate those students in local and regional government policies and activities, and focus their efforts on service in Moreno Valley. Pursuant to City of Moreno Valley Resolution No. 2014-30, the Emerging Leaders Council shall consist of seven-members and 2 alternates appointed by the City Council to staggered two-year terms. The terms shall be for two years from June 1 to May 31. All ELC members shall be college students aged 18-25 that reside in Moreno Valley. The Emerging Leaders Council shall have the following power and duties: increase young adult involvement within the community; educate members and their peers on the responsibilities and importance of local government; create opportunities for public discussion of issues of importance to the community's youth through meetings and workshops; explore and identify issues and concerns of special importance to teens and young adults and communicate those issues to the City Council; make recommendations to the City Council regarding youth-related programs, services, legislation, etc.; encourage youth participation in community service programs and projects; Attend and participate in City-wide special events; additional goals identified by the members of the Emerging Leaders Council; Solicit funds from private contributions, grants, sponsorships or participate in other fundraising opportunities; and submit periodic status reports to the Mayor and City Council. The Emerging Leaders Council shall meet in regular session once per month on a day and time established by the ELC. Meetings schedule to be determined. The City Council encourages all residents to apply for these positions. Applications are available on the City Web site at http://www.moreno-valley.ca.us/city_council/commissions.shtml and at the City Clerk's Department, located at 14177 Frederick St., Moreno Valley, California, during regular business hours (7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday). For further information, please call 951.413.3001.