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Douglas Mayor’s Youth Council

Contact

Wynetta Bolder, City Clerk

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Council Info
2018
5-14 original members
High School 9th - 12th, age not to exceed 19
$7,000-$10,000
Line item of the city’s budget. Additional funding is added per awards, grants, donations.
monthly on the 3rd Thursday
City of Douglas Teen Center
Mission Statement

  • Vision - The Douglas Mayor’s Youth Council seeks to prepare youth for a lifetime of public and community service, regardless of the youth’s present or future career aspirations.
  • Mission - To broaden the scope of youth leadership through volunteerism, service and initiatives that are directed toward allowing youth input into policy issues, identifying youth issues, and participating in the development of positive solutions.

Code of Conduct

  • Maintain a 2.5 G.P.A. or higher
  • Adhere to the Code of Conduct and Council Bylaws
  • Attend orientation
  • Commit to a one-two year term, or until graduation
  • Attend regular monthly meetings
  • Attend work session and city commission meetings
  • Attend networking opportunities with other Mayor Youth Councils in Georgia
  • Attend the Annual Retreat in order to set goals and objectives for the year
  • Attend GMA Conference that is held in January
  • Attend Legislative Days in Atlanta
  • Participate in the Monthly Television Show
  • Participate in Teen Voting
  • Participate in Back to School events
  • Plan and host Mayor’s Youth Summit

Selection Process

Applications are submitted with an interview scheduled. As part of the application process, each student submits an essay that is reviewed and rated by an advisory group. Students are then interviewed by the group and selected as recommended.

City department responsible for overseeing the council

City of Douglas Customer Care Department

Does group act as an advisory committee for your City Council and/or County Commission

Yes

Does group participate in overnight events?

Yes. Members must travel with city representatives, stay with the group at all times, are expected to participate, cannot change rooms without permission, and must have permission forms filled out by parent/guardian before leaving.

Words of advice to share with cities considering the establishment of a youth council

This is an outstanding initiative that greatly benefits the city and its youth.