The Youth Republic otherwise known as the National Children’s, Adolescent and Youth Policy Act Council aims to tackle the issues youths are facing to promote youth development. With Aaliyah Mclean – Middlesex Chairperson-the Youth Republic to share more.
The Youth Republic
A.K.A ; The National Children’s, Adolescent and Youth Policy Act Council
- Vision Statement : To Form a Jamaican Government That Brings Out The Best In Our Nation’s Youth.
- Mission Statement: To create a non-partisan country that empowers youth development, security, leadership, and promoting liberty and integrity of the nation’s leaders.
- Philosophy: The Youth Republic Philosophy is to create a positive youth development that is holistic, preventative, and positive, focusing on the development of assets, sense of belonging, empowerment, and competencies in all young people. Physical competence: Attitudes, behaviors, and knowledge that will assure future health and well-being.
- Core Values
- Integrity – We act with integrity and honesty in accordance with the highest academic, professional, and ethical standards.
- Respect – We respect and honor the dignity of each person, embrace civil discourse, and foster a diverse and inclusive community.
- Responsibility – We act responsibly, and we are accountable for our decisions, actions, and their consequences.
- Discovery – We seek and create new knowledge and understanding, and foster creativity and innovation, for the benefit of our communities, society, and the environment.
- Excellence – We strive for excellence in all our endeavors as individuals, an institution, and a leader in higher education.
- Community – We work together for the betterment of our University, the communities we serve, and the world.
- Rules and Bylaws
# Do not post any reference which contains sexually explicit images, link or other offensive content.
# Strong political and religious sentiments should be kept out of all discussions. Posts focusing on politics or religion will probably be removed and the culprit will be punished. There are plenty of places on the Web to talk about politics or religion.
# Do not harass, threaten, embarrass, or do anything else to a chat participant, that is unwanted.
# Do not offer for sale products or services in the youth group, to avoid frauds in the name of Y.R
# Do not insult any member of the Y.R group, its staff, or leaders, such as owners, administrators, moderators or impersonate them.
#Avoid posting or requesting personal information for example, home address, e-mail address, telephone number, etc of any user in public.
#Avoid using excessive capital letters (Caps) in your texts.
# The same for links and references to other websites. When you link to an external website, it is your responsibility to make sure that the content on the linked site is appropriate for our community and does not violate our guidelines.
#Keep a positive attitude.
#Show respect for everyone you come in contact with, by your actions and your words.
#Respect your colleagues.
#No obscene language.
#No drugs, alcohol, or tobacco use.
#No Weapons.
Subsection One
~~ Article 1.1 ~~
QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 15 years old.
- Of good moral standing.
- Has the passion to serve the youth, God, and the country.
- Believe in the vision, mission, and goals of The Youth Republic.
- Willing and able to carry out the duties and responsibilities of a member.
- Must be FAST (faithful, available, service-oriented, and teachable).
DISQUALIFICATION
- Those who have been convicted of any crime.
- Those who are members of any subversive associations or organizations.
- Those who are members of any associations or organizations that advocate ideals, beliefs, principles and aspirations inconsistent and in conflict with or which violates that of The Youth Republic.
- Those who are publicly known as incompetent or insane.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Uphold, obey and defend the Youth Republic Constitution and By-Laws.
- Adhere to abide by the rules, regulations and policies of the organization.
- Promote its programs, projects and activities.
- Attend annual meetings/general assembly.
- Participate in the activities of the organization.
- Pay an annual membership fee of $200.00 to become a member in good standing and other fees if whenever necessary.
- Stay informed about the organization’s vision, mission, goals, services, policies, programs, projects and activities.
- Contribute to the financial viability of the organization whenever necessary by paying monthly dues of $200 dollars.
- Inform others about the organization.
RIGHTS OF MEMBERS
- Right to vote and be voted upon in local , regional and national level elections.
- Right to be informed of the financial status of the organization.
- Right to participate in the programs, projects and activities of the organization.
- Right to attend the annual/general assembly meetings.
BENEFITS AND PRIVILEGES
- Youth Republic identification card.
- Inclusion in the Youth Republic database of members.
- Opportunity to network with fellow members.
- Opportunity to join Youth Republic leadership and mentoring programs and other capability training seminars and workshops.
- Be given exclusive membership access to the Youth Republic website.
- Automatic invite to Youth Republic public training programs, sponsored events & events.
- Opportunity to keep in touch with other passionate and innovative young and professional individuals and keep abreast with the current developments in the organization.
- Opportunity to develop leadership and professional abilities through Youth Republic with other young leaders and professionals from all over the country.
- Opportunity to gain experience in new approaches, techniques, strategies and principles in leadership and professional development.
- Opportunity to participate in local and international training programs, seminars, conferences, conventions or workshops that will be conducted, co-presented or promoted by Youth Republic at a reduced or reasonable cost.
- Opportunity to publish an article or be featured in the Youth Republic website
- Get exposure to other young leaders and professionals not only in the leadership development but also to members of higher echelons of management, thereby offering an excellent opportunity for personal development.
- Participate in the exchange of ideas and information on matters of leadership and professional training and development through the e-group.
- Privilege to be nominated in the Youth Republic Volunteer Service Award and Youth Republic Outstanding Volunteer Award; and
- Privilege to be nominated in the Youth Republic National Biblia Sprictura Award.
APPLICATION PROCESS
- Fill out an online application for membership.
- The Committee on Membership consolidates all applications;
- The Committee on Membership notifies the new member of the approval of the application for membership;
- New member pays the annual membership fee through bank deposit or money transfer within fifteen (15) days from receipt of the notice of the approval of application for membership;
- The Committee on Membership issues a Certificate of Membership;
- Committee on Membership conducts an Orientation Program in any manner convenient to the Committee on Membership and the new member.
- Newly admitted members may attend the Leadership and Mentoring Program of the Committee on Youth Training and Development and Committee on Research and Professional Development.
TERMINATION OF MEMBERSHIP / CANCELLATION OR REVOCATION OF CERTIFICATE OF MEMBERSHIP
- Grounds for cancellation or revocation of Certificate of Membership
- Gross and habitual neglect of duties and responsibilities;
- Non-payment of annual membership fee and other financial obligations within 100 days from receipt of the notice.
- Serious misconduct or willful disobedience of lawful orders of The Youth Republic
- Fraud and willful breach by the member of the trust reposed in him/her by The Youth Republic or its duly authorized representative;
- Conviction of any crime.
Procedure for cancellation or revocation of Certificate of Membership
- There must be a written complaint from any person, member or non- member, including members of the National Board.
- The National Board shall create a fact-finding committee that will conduct an investigation.
- The Fact-Finding Committee shall serve notice to the respondent (person complained of) and require him/her to submit a written answer or explanation within 10 days from receipt of the notice.
- The complainant may be given an opportunity to reply.
- The Fact-Finding Committee shall make the necessary recommendation to the National Board.
- The National Board issues a written notice of its decision to the complainant and the respondent
- The decision of the National Board is final and non-appealable.
Penalty
- The penalty either reprimand, suspension or expulsion from membership shall be determined by the National Board depending on the gravity of the offense committed.
Effect of cancellation or revocation of Certificate of Membership
- Cancellation or revocation of membership results in the automatic forfeiture of all rights and privileges of the member.
WITHDRAWAL OF MEMBERSHIP
- The grounds shall be determined and decided upon by the National Board.
Procedure for withdrawal of membership
- Any member of the association may terminate his/her membership by voluntary withdrawal upon service of notice to the National Board at least thirty (30) days prior to the intended date of withdrawal;
- Such voluntary withdrawal from membership requires the written acceptance of the National Board.
Effects of withdrawal of membership
- Withdrawal of membership results in the automatic forfeiture of all rights and privileges of the member.
~~ Article 2 ~~
THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE LIST
Chairman – Rasheed Downer
President- Justin Plummer
Vice President / Advocacy – Tryone Smith
Vice President / Policy – Tawsheena Green
Chairperson Middlesex – Aaliyah McLean
Chairperson Cornwall – Akeem Morgan
Chairman Surrey – Jade Hammond
Chief Director of Operations – Tahlia McLean
Asst. Director Operations – Aleziea Wignall
Chief Director of Administration – Shadaejah Brown
Asst. Director Administration – Monique Massop
Chief Director of Hospitality – Makayla Walters
Asst. Director of Hospitality – Ashantia Rutherford
Chief Director of Communications – Demesha McKenzie
Asst. Director of Communications – Romario Blackstock
Chief Director of Human Resources – Mathew Fair-weather Gillings
Asst. Director of Human Resources – Gabrielle Richards
Chief Director of Public Relations – Aaliyah Woodhi
Asst. Director of PR – Tiyanna Clarke
Chief Director of Branches – Mrs. Aneika Smith – Harris
Asst. Director of branches – Adriana Gordon
Vp – Children’s Division – Jade Hammond
Vp – Adolescents Division – Akeem Morgan
Vp – Youth Division – Timothy Walker
Secretary General – Annalisia Williams
Asst. Secretary General – Timothy Walker
Treasurer – Tyrone Smith
Asst. Treasurer – Justin Plummer
THE YOUTH REPUBLIC CONGRESSIONAL CABINET
A.k.A – The President’s Cabinet
House Speaker – Rasheed Downer
Minister of Education, Human Development & Relations – Justin Plummer
Minister of Public Health, Infrastructure & Beautification – Akeem Morgan
Minister of Economics, Finance & Accounting – Aaliyah McLean
Minister of Clean Water, Organic Food & Energy Security – Jade Hammond
Minister of International Trade & Geopolitics – Matthew Fair-weather Gillings
Minister of Internal Security & External Defense – Monique Massop
Minister of Environmental & Biodiversity Protection – Timothy Walker
Minister of Human Rights Protection & Justice – Tawsheena Green
Minister of Natural Disaster Preparedness & Rebuilding Insurance – Aaliyah Woodhi
Minister of Immigration Management & Border Controls – Gabrielle Samuda
Minister of Children, Youth & Seniors Protection – Annalisia Williams
Minister of Good Governance & Constitutional Reform – Romario Blackstock
The National Board’s and Committee’s
The National Executive Board
Chairman – Rasheed Downer
President- Justin Plummer
Vice President / Advocacy – Tryone Smith
Vice President / Policy – Tawsheena Green
Chairperson Middlesex – Aaliyah McLean
Chairperson Cornwall – Akeem Morgan
Chairman Surrey – Jade Hammond
The Regional & Local Executive Board
Chairman – Rasheed Downer
President- Justin Plummer
Chairperson Middlesex – Aaliyah McLean
Chairperson Cornwall – Akeem Morgan
Chairman Surrey – Jade Hammond
Chief Director of Branches – Mrs. Aneika Smith – Harris
Asst. Director of branches – Adriana Gordon
Vp – Children’s Division – Jade Hammond
Vp – Adolescents Division – Akeem Morgan
Vp – Youth Division – Timothy Walker
The National Internal Affairs Committee
Chairman – Rasheed Downer
President- Justin Plummer
Vice President / Policy – Tawsheena Green
Chief Director of Human Resources – Mathew Fair-weather Gillings
Asst. Director of Human Resources – Gabrielle Richards
The National Membership / Termination Committee
Chairman – Rasheed Downer
President- Justin Plummer
Vice President / Advocacy – Tryone Smith
Vice President / Policy – Tawsheena Green
Chief Director of Human Resources – Mathew Fair-weather Gillings
Asst. Director of Human Resources – Gabrielle Richards
Vp – Children’s Division – Jade Hammond
Vp – Adolescents Division – Akeem Morgan
Vp – Youth Division – Timothy Walker
