Youth council

Youth Council 2026-2028

Minutes, 19.5.2026
Meeting number

2/2026

Aika

19.05.2026 16.39 - 18.16

Place

Kihniö Comprehensive School

Minutes inspection

Yes, checked and found to be in accordance with the meeting's procedure.
21.05.2026

Minutes available for viewing

Kihniö Comprehensive School
21.05.2026

Signatory's name

Arttu Latvajärvi
Leisure instructor

§ 9 Legality and quorum of the meeting
Proposal for a decision

The legality and quorum of the meeting are established. The participants in the meeting are noted.

Meeting handling of the matter

The meeting was found to be legal and quorate.

Decision

The motion for a resolution was adopted unanimously.

§ 10 Selection of the minutes inspectors
Proposal for a decision

A minutes inspector is elected. In accordance with the agreed practice, Ellen Rautalahti will be on duty to inspect the minutes. The minutes will be inspected on May 19, 2026 and will be available for viewing on May 19, 2026 on the municipal information network.

Meeting handling of the matter

Ellen Rautalahti was elected as the minutes reviewer. The minutes will be reviewed on May 21, 2026 and will be available for viewing on May 21, 2026 on the municipal information network.

Decision

The motion for a resolution was adopted unanimously.

§ 11 Comprehensive welfare report and plan 2026-2029

The comprehensive well-being report is a municipal statutory strategic document that compiles up-to-date information on the state of well-being and health of municipal residents, the factors affecting them, and the measures taken. The report serves as a key tool for management, decision-making, and development work.

The Well-being Report examines the well-being of different population groups in a broad way, utilizing both statistical information and local experience. Key themes include health, lifestyles, inclusion, safety, living environment, and the functionality and accessibility of services.

The report assesses the measures implemented during the past council term to promote well-being and health and their effectiveness. At the same time, it identifies key development areas and priorities for the coming term. Based on these, objectives and measures are defined to promote the well-being of the municipality's residents in a systematic and cross-administrative manner.

The Wellbeing Report supports the municipality's strategic work and strengthens cooperation between different sectors. It also serves as a tool for communicating well-being information and supporting the participation of municipal residents.

Report and plan in Appendix 1.

Proposal for a decision

The Youth Council comments on the extensive well-being report and plan

Meeting handling of the matter

The Youth Council wants to emphasize the importance of maintaining school youth work at Kihniö Comprehensive School.

Decision

The motion for a resolution was adopted unanimously.

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municipal government

§ 12 Question about Mika Poutala's possible visit to Kihniö

The Christian Democrats' parliamentary group has planned to invite the Minister of Sports, Culture and Youth to visit Kihniö. Poutala's goal is to meet 50,000 young people from all over Finland.

Proposal for a decision

The Youth Council will discuss its participation in the invitation at the meeting.

Meeting handling of the matter

The Youth Council decided to participate in Mika Poutala's invitation and chose Metta Hirviniemi as the contact person for the matter.

Decision

The motion for a resolution was adopted unanimously.

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Kihniö Christian Democrats

§ 13 Organizing a school meal survey

The Kihniö Youth Council has organized a school food survey for students at Kihniö Comprehensive School for many years.

Proposal for a decision

The Youth Council will organize a school food survey for students at Kihniö Comprehensive School in spring 2026. The content of the survey will be reviewed at the meeting.

Meeting handling of the matter

The youth council planned the survey and will organize a school food survey during the spring of 2026, after which it will deliver the results to the school kitchen staff.

Decision

The motion for a resolution was adopted unanimously.

§ 14 Planning of summer activities

The youth council is thinking and planning summer activities

Proposal for a decision

The discussion will take place at the meeting.

Meeting handling of the matter

The name of the summer youth festival was discussed. The festival will be held on August 8th, 26th in Pyhäniemi. The board's announcements and the change of the new godfather were reviewed.

Decision

The motion for a resolution was adopted unanimously.

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