Fernandina Beach youth group picks officers, hears orientation

Olivia was chosen chair of the City of Fernandina Beach Youth Advisory Committee, with Lulu Hicks as vice chair and Avery as recording secretary, the group approved by general consent during the committee’s orientation meeting.

Mary Hamburg, the committee’s staff liaison and communications manager, ran roll call and explained officer duties and expectations for members. "So we'll have Olivia be chair, Lou, vice chair, and Avery, recording secretary," Hamburg said as the committee confirmed roles. Members briefly practiced the formal motion and voting process before moving to other agenda items.

The meeting emphasized that the committee is member‑driven: Hamburg told participants the YAC can choose event types or take on more political roles depending on members’ interests. Students were encouraged to send agenda requests to staff in advance; Hamburg said she will add a recurring "project update" item and committee member reports to future agendas so members can bring proposals forward.