Youth City Councils

1. Youth City Councils Stanley M. Guy, M.S.S. Utah State University Extension, Logan, Utah Mission: “To provide opportunity for youth to develop mature citizenship, leadership, a sense of personal achievement, and an understanding of government.” • Association of Youth Councils’ Role: • Recruit, maintain Association Members • Expand Association • Advise New Councils • Emulate City, Town Councils with Youth Mayor, Council Members, Recorder, Department Heads, Ad Hoc Committees • Promote Youth Council Charters • Provide technical assistance, training, support for advisors • Extension’s Role: • Started program in early 70’s • Promote to municipal government • Distribute Guidebooks • Hold Leadership Institutes • Implement “Awards of Excellence” program • Provide technical assistance, training, support for advisors • 100+ communities now sponsor, or have sponsored Youth City Councils. Youth City Councils advocate for youth civic involvement; engage youth in solving community problems, and in building community pride and service. Annual Youth City Council Leadership Institutes have been held at Utah State University since 1982. • Motivational speakers • Best Practices Breakout Workshops: • Community Leaders • Youth City Councils • USU Student Leaders • Awards of Excellence • Concert, Dance, Banquet Contact Information: Stan Guy, Community Development Educator, Utah State University Extension, 435-797-3221, stang@ext.usu.edu, http://extension.usu.edu/