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About the Youth Advisory Council (YAC)
The mission of YAC is to educate and serve the Gresham community through
meaningful activities, educating our peers, appreciating diversity, and
developing supportive partnerships between our schools and community.
Youth Advisory Council member contract
YAC goals
Youth Advisory Council members work to bridge and create an overall understanding
between local youth and City of Gresham government by;
- Finding
creative and effective ways to educate our public concerning issues affecting
Gresham’s youth
- Empowering
our YAC and Gresham youth to learn and perhaps pursue an internship or career
with local government
- Providing
a voice to elected officials and city decision makers regarding public issues,
projects, and proposals that have an impact on youth
YAC duties
- Meet bi-monthly to learn about and advise on City operations and projects
- Attend key City events representing youth
- Participate in service projects in the community
YAC membership requirements
Students interested in joining YAC need to submit an application to the
YAC advisor when the application process opens up. 15-20 high school students
from the school districts of Gresham-Barlow, Reynolds and Centennial are
selected to serve on the committee each school year. Recruitment for new
members occurs from February-May each year (applications are accepted
year-round).
- Applications are reviewed based on each candidate's goals as a YAC member and their pursuit of serving the Gresham Community.
- After
applications are reviewed, interviews may be held to complete member selection.
Meetings
First and third Wednesday of the
month from September to May
Time: 4:00–5:30 pm
Location: Gresham City Hall, 1333
NW Eastman Parkway
Staff liaison
Meeting agendas and minutes