YMCA Delegations Policy




Delegates at 57th ML/C
It is the Policy of the California YMCA Youth & Government that in order to provide Local YMCA Delegations with the best possible program and services, said Delegations will adhere to the rules and regulations set down in the Delegation Participation Agreement.

The California YMCA Youth & Government will provide:

  • A simulated (model) governmental program
  • Coordinate all the necessary components of the program including:
    1. Facilities for Training and Simulated Programs
    2. Equipment
    3. Program Staff
    4. Information & Forms
    5. Training Materials
  • Coordination & processing of all forms and applications needed for participation by Delegations

The Delegations will: (Delegation shall be defined as a duly organized and approved group affiliated with a chartered YMCA, school or school district, or other legally organized nonprofit corporation)

  • Adhere to and obey all rules, regulations policies and deadlines established by Youth & Government
  • Will provide all necessary, trained advisors as required by Youth & Government Policy
  • Read all Bulletins and the Advisors Manual for information contained therein
  • Be responsible for all costs, when due, for each component of the program including:
    1. Transportation for Participants (Delegates, Advisors, Parents)
    2. Facilities
    3. Food
    4. Registration Fees
  • Be responsible for any and all costs incurred due to damage, destruction or loss caused by the Delegation's Participants
  • Be responsible for the supervision and control of all of its Participants at all times throughout the Program.
  • Adhere to the Code of Conduct
  • Add the California YMCA Youth & Government as an "also insured" to the Local YMCA's Liability and Insurance coverage ( Minimum of $1,000,000 per occurrence)
  • Adhere to all 13 points of the Delegation Participation Agreement as a binding contract

Upon receipt of a duly signed Delegation Participation Agreement , the official Delegate/Advisor Registration Form, Advisor training and fees, the California YMCA will recognize all Participants of that Delegation as registered Participants in the California YMCA Youth & Government Program.

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