Youth Council of the Diocese of Montreal
Adult Membership
The Youth Council will have no more then three
adult members. These memberships will
be any combination of the follow three roles:
- Coordinator of Youth Ministries
-Youth Chaplain(s)
-Adult Advisor(s)
Co-ordinator of Youth Ministries:
a) is appointed by the Bishop;
b) has a vote on council;
c) is expected to provide a cooperative and enabling model of leadership;
d) is expected to organize an annual leadership training for Youth Council
members to be held shortly after Youth Synod;
e) is to provide prompt and effective communication between the Diocesan office
and the Youth Council.
a) is appointed by the Bishop;
b) has a vote on the Youth Council;
c) attendance is expected;
d) role is to represent the Bishop at meetings;
e) is to act as an advisor to the Youth Council;
f) is expected to participate in all Youth Council functions(e.g. meetings,
events, fundraisers, and Youth Synod);
g) is to provide spiritual leadership;
h) is to work co-operatively with the Coordinator of Youth Ministries on both
internal and external matters of the Youth Council.
a) Is an older adult member chosen and appointed
by the Youth Council;
b) Will have a vote on council;
c) Will respect the policy on attendance;
d) Has a term on Council for one year. This term has the possibility of renewal
for a maximum of three consecutive years;
e) Participate in all Council functions (e.g. meetings, events, fundraisers,
and Youth Synod);
f) Has the role to advise and bring their personal gifts and talents the Youth
Council.