ISSUE: youth representation and participation in UNN Board meetings
Moved by: Kelly L’Hirondelle
Seconded by: Rebecca Jules
WHEREAS UNN membership has expressed interest in youth participation in the governance of UNN;
WHEREAS youth make up over 60% of the Aboriginal population in BC
WHEREAS through the UNN youth initiative there have been regional and provincial discussions and consultations with Aboriginal youth from across the province that have stressed the importance of youth representation on the UNN board
WHEREAS the UNN constitution does not currently allow for youth participation as Board members;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT a Committee of the UNN Board be created made up of the Executive of the Provincial Youth Round Table, including two youth members with gender balance; and
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the UNN Board consider establishing two Youth Board member positions with gender balance and voting privileges in the future, and
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the UNN Constitution be amended accordingly.
Carried
Filed under: Resolutions
