Criteria for Child Councillors

The Panelists for Child Councillors Interview have a brain storming session two days ago on the interview criteria and guidelines. While everyone agreed that dedication, committment apart from the personality and attitude is important, we find it hard to standardize everyone value system as it is very subjective in measuring these. For example, how to give mark to a children with right attitude? Nevertheless, it provides us a challenge and excitement for selecting the pioneer for the yet to established PJ Child Council.

While individual talent and enthusiasm is critical, we are also mindful of getting team player rather than the lone ranger. The inaugural Council should have comprised children from different background and geographical area as well as able to work together. They have to, as what the current Council of PJ City, stand united to be heard. Individually, nobody will adhere to what they are trying to speak out, but if a suggestion proposed by a group then the chances of getting hear is better.

We have short listed 48 potential candidates from amongst the attendees of the Forum held last June and July 2009 as well as the Leadership Camp on December 2009 for the interview to be held on 20th and 27th February 2010. The Interview Sessions will be a session for children to "sell" him/herself. A session to measure individual talent and group dynamic.

Let's cross the finger for the days to come...