YMCA Michigan Youth in Government - Appointed Leadership

High School Leadership

Appointed Positions Overview

(Check out our Leadership Guide)

Appointed before Spring Conference

Legislative Committee Chairs
Legislative Committee Clerks
House/Senate Clerks
Inspirational Leaders
NIF Committee Chairs
Governor's Cabinet Chief of Staff (application & appointed by Youth Governor)
Press Copy Editor (application & appointed by Editor in Chief)
Press Media Editor (application & appointed by Editor in Chief)
Legislative Oversight Chair
Family Group Leaders
MJP Presiding Judges (application)

Apply on Spring Conference registration, chosen prior to Spring Conference

Appointed at Spring Conference

Head Lobbyist
Press Editor in Chief
- Chosen by selection committee at Spring Conference and announced at the Closing General Assembly

Position Description

Read the requirements below for each of the appointed positions. You will indicate your interest in being selected to these positions on your online registration for Spring Conference. Make sure you tell your advisors you have applied for these positions as they can advocate for your selection on the Leadership Recap form due on the December registration deadline. The earlier you submit you registration the better.

Legislative Committee Chairs:

Will be responsible for leading committee sessions, keeping the committee on track by setting and adjusting the committee docket as needed.

Qualifications:

Red & White: in the 10th - 12th grade
Blue: in the 9th grade or 10th grade
Knowledge of parliamentary procedure
Strong public speaking skills
Recognized leadership ability
Strives for good citizenship and servant leadership skills
Must have attended at least 1 previous conference (White and Red)

Inspirational Leader:

Will be responsible for an opening devotion or inspirational presentation at the beginning of each House or Senate session as well as either an invocation or benediction at one of the General Assemblies. In order to recognize the diverse make-up of our students, we will seek representation from a variety of religions.

Qualifications:

Willing and able to speak in public
Recognized servant leadership skills
Strives for good citizenship

Senate, House and Committee Clerks:

Will take and report attendance, record and report messages to body, read bills and amendments, track actions and amendments of all business of the body. Committee Clerks will be responsible for committee sessions, while Senate and House Clerks will be responsible for their respective chamber sessions. Students may choose between a reading or a writing clerk position for Senate and House.

Qualifications:

Willing and able to speak in public
Willing and able to collaborate with chair/PO to keep body on track and organized.
Recognized servant leadership skills
Strives for good citizenship
Responsible and organized

NIF Committee Chairs:

Will be responsible for leading committee sessions, keeping the committee on track by setting and adjusting the committee docket as needed.

Qualifications:

In the 10^th - 12^th grade
Knowledge of NIF procedure
Strong public speaking skills
Recognized leadership ability
Strives for good citizenship and servant leadership skills
Must have attended at least 1 previous conference in the NIF program

Legislative Oversight Chairs:

Will be responsible for leading Oversight sessions, keeping the committee on track, and choosing the order of witness interviews.

Qualifications:

In the 10^th - 12^th grade
Knowledge of parliamentary procedure and Oversight procedure
Strong public speaking skills
Recognized leadership ability
Strives for good citizenship and servant leadership skills
Must have attended at least 1 previous conference and participated in the Oversight program previously

Family Group Leaders:

Will be responsible for leading Family Group sessions, keeping the group on track by planning activities, and creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Qualifications:

In the 10^th - 12^th grade
Strong public speaking skills
Recognized leadership ability
Strives for good citizenship and servant leadership skills
Must have attended at least 1 previous conference

Press Media & Copy Editor

Will be responsible for assisting the Editor in Chief, editing either media or writing, and overseeing press delegates in their respective areas.

Qualifications:

In the 10^th - 12^th grade
Experience either in video editing or written editing
Recognized leadership ability
Strives for good citizenship and servant leadership skills
Must have attended at least 1 previous conference in the press program

Governor's Cabinet Chief of Staff

Will be responsible for assisting the Youth Governor, keeping Governor's Cabinet meetings on track, and advocating for the Youth Governor's agenda.

Qualifications:

In the 11^th - 12^th grade
Strong public speaking skills
Recognized leadership ability
Strives for good citizenship and servant leadership skills
Will be appointed by the Youth Governor, so should both contact the Youth Governor or YMCA MYIG staff with interest and apply for the Governor's Cabinet

MJP Presiding Judges

Will be responsible for presiding over MJP trial rounds alongside an evaluating judge from the legal community, ruling on objections, and may not compete on an MJP team during or before their term.

Qualifications:

In the 10^th - 12^th grade
Knowledge of MJP procedure and objections
Strong public speaking skills
Recognized leadership ability
Strives for good citizenship and servant leadership skills
Must have attended at least 1 previous conference in the MJP program

There will be virtual trainings that will be required for all leadership students! Please keep any eye out for emails or check this page regarding your trainings!