TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Douglas J. Hewett, ICMA-CM, City Manager
FROM: Telly C. Whitfield, Ph.D., Assistant City Manager
DATE: March 4, 2019
RE:
Title
Establishment of the Fayetteville Millennial Advisory Commission
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
ALL
b
Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Goal IV: Citizen Engagement and Partnerships
Objectives A and B
Executive Summary:
The City of Fayetteville Millennial Advisory Commission is been proposed to advise the City Council on issues relevant to the attraction, retention and engagement of Fayetteville residents born between 1981 and 2000. The Commission will be dedicated to improving the quality of life for young adults by providing recommendations to policies, programs and actions consistent with Council's Strategic Goal IV of making Fayetteville a "desirable place to live, work and recreate" for this generation
Background:
City Council identified efforts to "develop options for a young adult engagement program" as a new Target for Action (TFA) for its FY19 Strategic Plan in February 2018. Mayor Colvin held four millennial symposiums to engage students and young adult residents in October 2018. Significant interest on the topic has been sustained within the community. The TFA was affirmed and identified as a strategic initiative during the February 2019 Council Retreat.
Issues/Analysis:
The City of Fayetteville relies on its citizen advisory boards and commissions to aid its Mayor and City Council in governing effectively. The City Council Appointment Committee would have to makes recommendations for appointments.
Budget Impact:
Not known at this time.
Options:
Provide consensus to move forward with the establishment of the Fayetteville Millennial Advisory Commission.
If no consensus is reached, please provide additional direction to staff.
Recommended Action:
Provide consensus to move forward with the establishment of the Fayetteville Millenn...
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