Northern GAII SMM Mayor& Council

Bishop Mark Walden, Prelate

Missionary Gwendolyn Bonner, YIA Day/SMMPresident

Elder Bennie Jones, Chairperson

Scripture: Proverbs 29:2 Whentherighteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but whenthe wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

Northern GA II SMM Mayor

Scripture:Proverbs 29:2 Whentherighteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but whenthe wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

The YIA Day/SMM Mayor is an elected position. The Candidate will fill out an application form and submit it Elder Bennie Jones by Jurisdictional planning meeting in January of year he/she is running so their name can appear on ballot. Each Candidate can campaign during YIA Day Event/ SMM; each Candidate will have 30 seconds, during Opening Ceremony to answer the question of “Why should he/she be elected SMM Mayor”?

Objectives:

  1. Allow our Youth the opportunity to have a voice in the planning of Youth In Action (YIA) Day Event and other SMM programs.
  2. Encourage our Youth to become active in YIA Day and SMM.
  3. Introduce our Youth to the political/voting process.
  4. Motivate our Youth to vote and participate in Government.

Duties:

  1. Able to attend meetings and teleconferences starting in March (Worker’s Meeting) of the year elected.
  2. Active in the planning of our YIA Day/SMM Event.
  3. Encourage other Youth to actively participate in YIA and SMM.
  4. Seek out ideas from other Youth to the YIA Day and SMM.

Qualifications:

  1. Must be an active member of a church in Northern GA Second.
  2. Must be active in YIA Day/SMM Event in Northern GA Second
  3. Must present an application with signatures from their Parent, Pastor andSuperintendent.
  4. Must be arising Sophomore- impending High School Senior.
  5. Must have participated/registered for a minimum of four consecutive years, prior to nomination.

Northern GA II SMM Council

Scripture:Proverbs 29:2 Whentherighteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but whenthe wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

The YIA Day/SMM Council is a nominated position. Each District in Northern GA Second can nominate one (1) person to represent the District. The application for council will need to be completed and returned to Elder Bennie Jones by Jurisdictional planning meeting in January. The council member will assist the Mayor in encouraging youth to become active in YIA Day/SMM.

Objectives:

  1. Allow our Youth the opportunity to have a voice in the planning of Youth In Action (YIA) Day event and other SMM programs.
  2. Encourage our Youth to become active in YIA Day and SMM.
  3. Introduce our Youth to the planning processes of YIA Day Events.
  4. Motivate our Youth to participate in our Governmentprocedures.

Duties:

  1. Able to attend meetings or available for teleconferences, starting in March (Worker’s Meeting) of year elected.
  2. Active in the planning of YIA Day during their reign.
  3. Encourage other Youth to actively participate in YIA and SMM.
  4. Bring ideas from Youth to the SMM body.

Qualifications:

  1. Must be an active member of a church in Northern GA Second.
  2. Must be active in YIA Day/SMM of Northern GA Second.
  3. Must fill out application with signatures from Parents, Pastor andSuperintendent.
  4. Must be a rising Junior HighStudent - impending High School Senior.
  5. Must have participated/registered for a minimum of twoconsecutive years, prior to nomination.

Northern GA Second YIA Day/SMM Mayor/Council Application Form

Please circle one: Mayor Council

Full Name: ______

Church: ______

District: ______

Age: ______Grade: ______

I have read and understand the qualifications and duties for the selected position. I agree that I will perform these duties to my best abilities. Candidate: ______

I have read and understand the duties for my child’s position. I am granting my child permission to apply for position circled.

Parent(s): ______

The above candidate is in Good standing with local Church and I recommend him/her for the circle position.

Pastor: ______

The above candidate is in Good standing with the District and I recommend him/her for circled position.

Superintendent: ______

Voter Registration

All youth ages 12-22must be registered for Youth In Action Day Event 2016 in order to be eligible to vote for the SMM Mayor.