City of Miramar 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?


Apply to become a member of the City of Miramar Youth Advisory Council. 

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

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Download the Youth Advisory Council Application Here

VISION 

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

SCHOLARSHIP

  • 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) 

Download the Youth Advisory Council Application Here

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Youth Advisory Council representing the City of Miramar in Kansas City, Missouri, 2022 during National League of Cities Conference. 

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