Sandnes youth council
WHO Two students from each school 14 – 18 years old Monthly meetings
WHY? Children have the right to be heard in all matters relevant to them The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child Norwegian law – the building act -> The national and local governing bodies are obligated to ensure this right.
ROLE The voice of Sandnes youth Gets involved in politics and administrativ decisionmaking Represents Sandnes youth on events
ORGANIZATION Changes were made in 2014 to become more serious. The ”grown up” City council supported the idea
Youth mayor Political mentors ”The youth councils five minutes” Protocols from youth city councils are included in the documents for political meetings This form of organization will be evaluated in 2015
BUBS – The yearly event All schools submit their suggestions to allocate euros Argumentation and voting The childrens humanitarian fund (1 krone per inhabitant) Incoming proposals