Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee

1. Provide youth with a better understanding of municipal politics
2. Present the opportunity for youth to provide input in regard to Council initiatives
3. Establish youth related priorities annually for recommendation to council
4. Engage and retain youth as part of a larger sustainable youth strategy and to foster youth returning to the community after the completion of their post-secondary education.
5. Create information forums, workshops and surveys for youth to establish their needs, concerns, wants, and to promote general awareness of services/events that are targeted towards youth
6. Plan and execute community events for both charity and fundraising
7. Partner with established community organizations to provide a link to existing youth activities and other programs in the community
8. Promote a positive recognition of youth in the community
9. Provide an annual report to Council on the statue of projects/activities

10. Provide an opportunity to youth in the community to earn their mandatory volunteer hours

The membership of the Committee shall be comprised as follows:

• The Mayor;
• One (1) member of Council;
• Eight (8) to twelve (12) youth members; and
• One (1) Community Services officer from the OPP.

Each member must be a resident of the Municipality of Leamington. Attention will be paid to ensure representation of all three high schools and a minimum of one member from the age categories 13/14, 15/16 and 17/18 if applications provide the opportunity. 

The Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee held a community cleanup along the Monarch Trail on November 12. Special thanks to the volunteers, the OPP and Leamington Fire for helping to keep our community clean.