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Youth Representatives on the Washburn County Board of Supervisors

Washburn County logoThe Washburn County Board of Supervisors welcomes youth in grades 9, 10, and 11 who are residents of Washburn County to apply to serve as youth representatives on the County Board. This initiative provides Washburn County youth an opportunity to play a valuable and active leadership role in the governance of the county while enhancing their interest in the operation of local government and civic participation.

Youth involvement on the County Board will require not only enthusiasm, but also a commitment of time and energy to this important role. Youth representatives will be expected to attend County Board meetings. Youth will have the opportunity to participate in committee meetings if interested.

  

Application Form – Due March 1, 2013

Application Form (.doc, 2 pages, 168 KB)
 

Reference Form – Three references are due March 1, 2013
Reference Form (.doc, 2 pages, 176 KB)
 

Application Information Sheet
Application Info Sheet (.pdf, 1 page, 84 KB)

 

Position Descriptions
Position Descriptions (.pdf, 2 pages, 88 KB)

TERMS

In 2013, one youth will be selected to serve a one-year term (April 2013-April 2014) and three alternates will be selected to serve a two-year term (first year as alternate, second year as main representative; term April 2013-April 2015).

YOUTH DISTRICTS

Three youth supervisory districts are made up of seven of the 21 Washburn County supervisory districts. Youth must reside in the youth district they will represent.

Youth Supervisory District-North: includes supervisory districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Youth Supervisory District-Central: includes supervisory districts 8, 9, 10, 16, 17, 18, 19

Youth Supervisory District-South: includes supervisory districts 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21

If necessary, refer to the Washburn County Government website at www.co.washburn.wi.us  to find out your supervisory district.

APPLICATION PROCESS

  1. An application form and three references are due on March 1, 2013.
  2. One reference is to be from your parent/guardian and two from individuals in your school and/or community. Reference forms need to be sent directly by the individuals providing the reference.
  3. Selections will be made on or around March 8, 2013.
  4. The initial training session will be held on March 19, 2013 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
  5. Youth representatives will start their terms at the April 2013 County Board meeting.

QUESTIONS?

Please contact the Washburn County UW-Extension Office, 715-635-4444 or slindstr@co.washburn.wi.us