The Wellington City Council is looking for new Youth Council members for 2013! If you are interested in council issues and youth-related activities in Wellington, this could be your opportunity to get involved.
The Youth Council has had a busy year in 2012, focusing on emergency preparedness and economic development. They have made submissions to the WCC, the Greater Wellington Regional Council and the Government on a range of issues, plans and policies, including on vulnerable children, public transport, the WCC’s Long Term Plan, and local government reform. Youth Council members have also attended conferences such as the Human Rights Commission’s national youth forum on cultural diversity.
Youth Council members must live in Wellington City, be 12 to 24 years old, and be able to attend meetings at 4pm on Wednesdays. Applications close in February 2013, when interviews will be held. This gives you heaps of time to think, decide and fill out the application form. You can also attend a Youth Council meeting to see the inner workings: the final meetings for 2012 are the 14th and 28th of November.
If you want to know more about the Youth Council, visit the webpage or have a look at the Facebook page to see what they’ve been up to. If you have any questions email youth.council@wcc.govt.nz.
