The Garland Youth Council is currently accepting applications for 2016-17. The mission of the organization is to provide a forum which educates Garland’s youth to the various workings of city business and allows youth to be a voice to address their particular ideas and concerns.
Purpose:
To serve as a vehicle between City Council and Garland youth throughout the city.
To promote and educate participants to the local political process.
To assist the mayor and council in scheduling meetings which address youth concerns.
To assure youth adherence to the criteria for membership in the Youth Council.
To serve as ambassadors and messengers for the city of Garland.
To apply for an appointed position on the Garland Youth Council, complete the following steps and return completed application packet:
Complete form and answer questions below.
Submit two letters of recommendation.
Review the attached calendar and determine that you will be able to attend regularly scheduled meetings consistently
(keep calendar for your records).
Review the GYC Appointee Agreement below. Both applicant and parent/guardian must sign.
Parent/guardian must sign the attached video/photography release and Parent Information forms.
Send or email application to:
City Hall
200 N. Fifth St. Garland, TX 75040 Attn: Beth Dattomo
Email: GYC@GarlandTx.gov Phone: 972-205-2471
