1-5-9: CITY OF MIDDLETON YOUTH COUNCIL:

   A.   Committee Created: There is hereby created and established a committee to be known as the City of Middleton Youth Council.

   B.   Membership: The City of Middleton Youth Council shall consist of Student Members and Adult Members. Up to twelve (12) student members may be on the committee, which members shall be from among the student population that live within the boundaries of the Middleton School District to include private, charter and home school students, nominated by a responsible adult or employee of the School District. Minor students shall not be permitted without signed permission from a legal guardian. The City shall endeavor to cause the student members to consist of one (1) boy and one (1) girl from each grade seven (7) through twelve (12), however, while this shall be a consideration during appointments, it shall not be a requirement. Nominations shall include a letter of recommendation outlining qualifications and qualities of the prospective member. Nominations shall be reviewed and confirmed by majority vote of the City Council. There shall be at least one (1) adult member of the committee, and there may be additional adult members as deemed appropriate by the City Council. One adult member shall be from the City of Middleton City Council, nominated and confirmed by a majority vote of the City Council. Additional adult members may be appointed by the City Council, and they shall be adults residing within the boundaries of the Middleton School District, nominated by themselves or another member of the community (after they themselves have passed a background check at the cost of the city). Nominations shall include a letter of recommendation outlining qualifications and qualities of the prospective member. Nominations shall be reviewed and confirmed by majority vote of the city council.

   C.   Terms of Office: The term of office for student members shall run from the date of their appointment and terminate thirty (30) days prior to the beginning of the next school year according to the official calendar established by the Middleton School District, provided however, that at the expiration of said term of office, the member shall be eligible for additional consecutive reappointments, provided that the student will now represent the grade level in which they will attend and the reappointment is made by the City Council. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. Members may be removed by a majority vote of the council with or without cause.

   D.   Organization:

   The committee shall meet monthly at the City of Middleton Council Chambers, with an exception being made should a meeting for that month be unnecessary, as determined by the chairperson. Additional meetings may be called for by the Council representative, as necessary. The Youth Council shall elect a chairperson and vice chairperson and create and fill any other board office it may deem necessary. The chairperson shall preside at meetings of the committee. The vice chairperson shall, in the absence of the chairperson, perform the duties of the chairperson. All meetings of the Youth Council shall be open to the public and follow the requirements of Idaho’s open meeting laws. Executive sessions may be closed by the presiding officer pursuant to Idaho Code, Section 74-206.

   A member of the Committee shall keep minutes and other appropriate written records on behalf of the committee. A simple majority of committee members present at any given meeting constitutes a quorum.

   The members shall serve without compensation.

   E.   Powers; Duties: It shall be the duty of the Committee to discuss issues or concerns deemed to be relevant to the student population of the greater Middleton community and forward recommendations to appropriate government entities, non-profit organizations, or community organizations.

(Ord. 706, 12-18-2024; amd. Ord. 716, 3-18-2026)

   A.   Committee Created: There is hereby created and established a committee to be known as the City of Middleton's Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks Advisory Committee.

   B.   Membership: The City of Middleton's Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks Advisory Committee shall consist of up to eight (8) members, nominated by the mayor or members of council and confirmed by majority vote of the city council. The membership shall include two (2) Canyon County residents, four (4) City of Middleton residents, and two (2) City of Middleton Council Members.

   C.   Terms Of Office: The term of office for members shall not be more or less than three (3) years, provided however, that at the expiration of said term of office, the member shall be eligible for two (2) additional consecutive reappointments, each for one full term in addition to the original term already served. No person shall serve more than two (2) full consecutive terms without specific concurrence by two-thirds (2h) of the Council adopted by motion and recorded in the minutes. Vacancies occurring otherwise than through the expiration of terms shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. Members may be removed by a majority vote of the council.

   D.   Organization: The committee shall meet monthly at the City of Middleton Council Chambers, with an exception being made should a meeting for that month be unnecessary. Additional meetings may be called for by the committee, as necessary. The committee shall elect a chairperson, vice chair, secretary and create and fill any other office it may deem necessary. The chairperson shall preside at meetings of the committee. The vice chairperson shall, in the absence of the chairperson, perform the duties of the chairperson. All meetings of the Committee shall be open to the public and follow the requirements of Idaho's open meeting laws. Executive sessions may be closed by the presiding officer pursuant to Idaho Code, Section 74-206.

      A member of the Committee shall keep minutes and other appropriate written records on behalf of the committee. A simple majority of committee members present at any given meeting constitutes a quorum.

   E.   Powers; Duties: It shall be the duty of the Committee to plan, prepare, and facilitate the execution of the annual Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks celebration in the City of Middleton. The committee shall, when necessary, request information or action items to be added to pertinent City Council Meeting Agendas for items which require council action, discussion or approval. (Ord. 714, 9-17-2025)