Youth City Council

Because we think it is important that children and young people have a say in improving the living environment and facilities in Son en Breugel, there is a youth council. From every elementary school in the municipality, one pupil from group 7 and one pupil from group 8 sit on the youth council. In this way, children are introduced to municipal politics at an early age and are given the opportunity to influence municipal policy. Mayor Suzanne Otters chairs the Youth City Council. Every year there are elections at the elementary school and the composition of the Youth Council changes.

Youth city council seeks mentors

We are looking for outside facilitators to supervise various working groups.

The Youth Town Council meets about 7 times a year on Thursday afternoons from 4:00 to 5:00 pm. In between, Youth Council members work in groups on projects once-at most-twice a month. The facilitators help the Youth Council members work on their projects.

Supervisors' duties

Guide members in the creation and development of ideas, proposals and plans.
Attending Youth City Council meetings.
Consult with city staff.

Characteristics supervisors

Resident of (or familiar with) Son en Breugel
Sensitivity to what is going on among children
Experience working with children
Sense of communication
Sense of the role and position of the municipality
Submission of a certificate of good conduct (VOG)

The supervisors do not receive compensation for their efforts, but they are greatly appreciated. They may claim expenses they have incurred. We ensure that the supervisors and youth council members are insured.

Are you interested in this? Then please email Moniek and Kim, clerks of the Youth City Council.

Meetings

The Youth Community Council meets approximately 7 times a year on Thursday afternoons from 4:00 to 5:00 pm. These meetings are open to the public. In between, the children work on projects under supervision.

Agenda

School year 2024 / 2025

September 5, 2024
October 10, 2024
November 28, 2024
January 23, 2025
March 13, 2025
May 15, 2025
June 26, 2025

Activities

Besides working in the youth city council, the members are also involved in all kinds of meetings that are important for the youth in Son en Breugel. For example, they get a role at opening ceremonies, tributes, the commemoration of the dead on May 4, the celebration of King's Day and the annual oliebollenparty.

Contact

Want to ask a question of the youth city council members? If so, please email the Youth City Council's Municipal Clerk’s Office at jgr@sonenbreugel.nl.