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0 if 1. <br />LEE COUNTY <br />Committed Today for a Better Tomorrow <br />LEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br />ITEM ABSTRACT ITEM NO. I. <br />XX Information <br />Meeting Date: July 13, 2015 _ Action Item <br />Consent Agenda <br />SUBJECT: Lee County "Young Commissioner" Youth Leadership <br />Program <br />DEPARTMENT: NC Cooperative Extension <br />CONTACT PERSON: Bill Stone, Extension Agent 4H Youth Development <br />® REQUEST: Two "Young Commissioners" will provide an overview of their <br />experiences during the first week of the Youth Leadership program, followed by a preview of what is <br />scheduled for the remainder of the program. <br />SUMMARY: The Lee County "Young Commissioners" program is an <br />intensive two-week youth leadership program comprised of 12 youth from Lee County. The <br />program kicked off, Monday, July 6th and will run through Thursday, July 16th. During this two- <br />week period, under the commissioner's mentorship, participants will gain valuable leadership skills <br />through hands-on workshops and training while also developing a greater awareness and <br />understanding of local government and relevant issues facing their community. <br />BUDGET IMPACT: <br />ATTACHMENT(S): <br />PUBLIC HEARING: <br />PRIOR BOARD ACTION: <br />RECOMMENDATION: <br />N/A <br />N/A <br />No <br />N/A <br />Receive update on the program <br />