Youth Advisory Commission (YAC)

The purpose of the Youth Commission is

• To represent youth voice in Alameda city government
• To act in an advisory capacity, review, and make recommendations about municipal matters referred to the Youth Commission by the Mayor, City Council, and other City of Alameda commissions.
• To make policy recommendations to the Mayor and City Council about issues of concern to Alameda youth.

Download These Forms to Apply

• Application Form (PDF, 98Kb)
• Supplement to Application (PDF, 323Kb)
  

Responsibilities of a Youth Commissioner:

• Attend all meetings of the Youth Commission
• Participate actively in the Youth Commission’s work
• Share the work of the Youth Commission with the constituents you represent
• Bring issues and concerns from your constituents to the Youth Commission
  

Time Commitment:

• Required to attend all regularly scheduled Commission meetings (Meetings are on the second Tuesday of each month in City Hall, Room 360 at 5:00 p.m.)
• An orientation at the beginning of the year
• Additional 2 to 3 hours a month to participate on sub-committees or work on projects
• Overall time commitment is expected to be approximately 6 hours per month
• Commissioners will be appointed for a term by the Mayor.
• Commissioners may serve a maximum of two, 2-year terms
  

To be a Founding Member of the new Youth Advisory Commission

• Learn leadership skills
• Learn about city government
• Earn community service hours
• Meet other Alameda youth leaders
• Make your voice heard
• Make a difference in your community
  

Possible issues the Youth Commission might address:

• Transportation
• Open space
• Youth employment
• Future Development
  

Possible Youth Commission projects:

• Create Commission By-Laws
• Serve as youth representatives or liaisons to other city commissions, agencies, or community organizations
• Host a Youth Town Hall meeting
• Organize a youth conference

Document Archives (Agendas and Minutes)