George Junior City Council members take oath of office
In the photo above the Mayor of George, Alderlady Jackie von Brandis, councillors, officials and members of the George Junior City Council (JCC) at the badge conferring event at the George Banquet Hall.
The George Junior City Council (JCC) serves as a representative forum for high school learners, promoting active citizenship and providing a platform to represent the interests of student leaders. The Council also aims to broaden learners’ understanding of local government. It comprises learners from Grades 10 and 11, who act as ambassadors for George Municipality.
Members of the JCC, accompanied by their parents, attended their badge confirmation ceremony recently. Proud parents witnessed their children being led by the Speaker of the George Council, Cllr Sean Snyman, as they took the Solemn Oath of Office, pledging to serve the City of George with integrity and by leading through example.
The Executive Mayor, Alderlady Jackie von Brandis, and the Portfolio Councillor for Community Development, Libraries and Sport, Cllr Melvin Roelfse, jointly conferred the JCC members with their official George JCC badges. The Executive Mayor emphasised to the learners that they are no longer ordinary members of the community. By accepting this responsibility, they have undertaken a commitment to serve the City of George and its residents with dedication and ethical leadership.
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Learners from the JCC delivers the oath.
Ald Jackie von Brandis and Cllr Melvin Roelfse confers badges to learners.
Ald Jackie von Brandis and Cllr Melvin Roelfse confers badges to learners.
Ald Jackie von Brandis and Cllr Melvin Roelfse confers badges to learners.