Interested Garland residents who will be in grades 9-12 during the 2021-22 school year are eligible to apply to serve on the Garland Youth Council. Learn more and download an application on the Garland Youth Council page at GarlandTX.gov. Email GYC@GarlandTX.gov with any questions. Applications will be accepted through Friday, June 4.
Meetings:
Regular meetings of the GYC are held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. Meetings are at City Hall, 200 North Fifth Street in downtown Garland.
Applications are reviewed and GYC members are appointed by the members of the City Council in July. All applicants are notified by email and mail before the Aug. 7 retreat.
For more information, visit GarlandTX.gov or the Garland Youth Council Facebook page.
Those appointed to the GYC must:
- Attend regular meetings and assigned committee meetings.
- Contribute ideas and energy to GYC meetings and activities.
- Contact the GYC Staff Liaison in advance if I am unable to attend meetings or events.
- Actively participate in GYC events and activities.
- Check emails regularly and promptly reply or acknowledge receipt.
- Promote the GYC to my classmates and friends and encourage them to attend meetings and participate in activities.
The organization’s mission:
To provide a forum that educates Garland’s youth on the various workings of city business, and allows youth to be a voice to address their particular ideas and concerns.
The organization’s purpose:
- To serve as a vehicle to make sure the City Council is aware of needs and wants of Garland youth throughout the city.
- To promote and educate participants in the local political process.
- To assist the mayor and council in scheduling meetings that 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.
Information provided by city of Garland.