1. A youth program component shall be implemented in each community partnership area to achieve the purposes of the initiative.
2. The youth program shall include but is not limited to all of the following:
a. A structure for program participants to interact with other participating youth within the community partnership area and in other areas of the state.
b. A structure for formal youth involvement in youth program governance at the community partnership area level and in a statewide youth summit or summits consisting of participation by representatives of the community partnership area level.
c. A structure for participation in a statewide executive body consisting of participants selected by the delegates to the statewide youth summit of the youth program.
d. Youth activities that are character-based and focused on rewarding appropriate values, behavior, and healthy choices by participants.
3. To the greatest extent possible, the youth program shall be directed by youth for youth participants. State and local administrators associated with the initiative shall consult with and utilize the youth program participants in the media, marketing, and communications program; education efforts; and other aspects of the initiative including evaluation, collaboration, and enforcement.
2000 Acts, ch 1192, §9, 17
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