Youth Advisory Council

Have you ever wished you could make a difference in your community?

Do you want to learn more about the inner workings of your municipal government?

Do you believe you would be a good representative of your peers?

If you answered yes to these questions, apply to become a member of the City of Miramar Youth Advisory Council.

Program Overview

The program is overseen by the Office of the Mayor and the Chief of Police.

VISION

To encourage active citizenship and community involvement from tomorrow’s public service leaders

SPONSORSHIPS

Miramar Youth Advisory Council members will be eligible for a Miramar Youth Advisory Council Scholarship Council members will be eligible to receive up a $1,000.00 scholarship in their senior year Council members must participate in the Miramar Youth Advisory Council a minimum of 2 years and be in good standing in their Senior year of High School to be eligible to receive any scholarship monies

ACTIVITIES

Leadership activities which will provide hands-on leadership development and training; with special emphasis on highlighting the inner-workings of government
Annual Council Research Project – A research paper written on a relevant topic, chosen by the Mayor and Chief of Police, which explores relevant conceptual, research, and policy issues
National League of Cities Youth Advocacy Board – Council members will partner with the National League of Cities Youth Advocacy Board (Youthscape, etc.)
“Inside Government” facilities tours and presentations – Council members will tour various city departments and facilities, and will receive information about their functions and operations in the city
Service events – Council members will participate in various events, held by the city, which provide assistance and give back to the community (i.e.: holiday tree lighting, ribbon cuttings, Relay for Life etc.)
Mandatory attendance (on a rotating basis) at all City Commission Meetings as a representative of the YAC
Mandatory shadowing of a city department (scheduled is coordinated by the students with city department representatives so as not to conflict with school)