The Blainville Youth Commission wishes to recruit three new members whose mandate will run until 2023. This call for candidates is intended for residents of Blainville between the ages of 18 and 35.
“Being part of the youth commission means getting involved for the young people of Blainville and for the future of Blainville. We have just produced an ambitious action plan which is inspired by the comments collected during our consultation last spring and which includes, among other things, projects to fight against climate change, discrimination and the rise of individualism to the detriment of community life. To carry out this plan, we need the contribution of as many young people as possible from Blainville and the involvement of fellow citizens. We invite them to complete and send us the application form before August 31, ”said the four members of the youth committee: Sarah, Naoual, Gabriela and Emmanuel.
Mandate and objectives of the youth commission youth
The youth commission is aimed at young people from Blainville who wish to get involved in municipal life and who want to carry out mobilizing projects for the future of the City. The mandate of the young people is for a period of two years (renewable). They receive $ 50.00 per meeting for their participation. The deadline to apply is August 31, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. by completing the online form.
To apply, one must:
Be between 18 and 35 years old
Be a resident of Blainville
Demonstrate leadership and great motivation
Be available to participate in monthly meetings (evening), activities and discussions
The objectives of the youth committee are to foster the democratic participation of young people, allow youths to propose projects that will be developed by the City, offer young people the opportunity to present their ideas to the municipal council, allow young people to act as ambassadors of democratic life in educational institutions and in various events
Selection process
After the deadline of August 31, 2021, a first screening of the applications received will be carried out by a committee made up of one elected from the youth commission, two young members and municipal employees. According to public health instructions, interviews will take place by videoconference or face-to-face during the week of September 7. The final choices will be made in the same week on the recommendation of the members of the commission and will then be approved by the municipal council. The first official meeting with the new members of the commission will therefore take place in September 2021.
