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Submitted by the Public Information Office
The Niagara County Youth Bureau is seeking a new representative for the New York State Governor’s Youth Council. The Youth Council is to be made up of 62 young people, ages 13-21, one representing each county to be selected.
The Youth Council provides an effective way to engage youth in state government, and creates a platform for their voices to be heard by policymakers. Members of the Governor’s Youth Council will offer their solutions to key issues facing young people in New York. Youth voice is recognized through this initiative. If you would like your voice heard, apply today.
Youth must understand the great opportunity offered upon selection and commit to the following if appointed to the Governor’s Youth Council:
•Participate in virtual, statewide youth-led networking and training events about government, civic engagement and positive youth development.
•Attend virtual regional meetings.
•Work on selecting policy issues to inform local, regional and/or state changes.
•Seek out, listen and respect others’ opinions and experiences.
•Membership is renewable for up to three years.
•Youth between the ages of 13-21 are eligible.
For more information, reach out to Benjamin.Bunker@niagaracounty.gov; or to apply online, visit: https://nysylc.secure-platform.com/a/.
1859 Whitehaven Road, Grand Island, NY 14072
Phone: 716-773-7676
Fax: 716-773-7190
