Mayor's Youth Advisory Commission
What is Mayor's Youth Advisory Commission (MYAC)?
MYAC engages high school students from across Glendale and provides them with opportunities to make a positive impact in the city by getting involved in their local government and community.
Members will have the opportunity to refine their communication and leadership skills and establish leadership skills that they will carry with them their entire lives and have confidence to succeed in the future.
The Commission was created on July 29, 1986 by Mayor George Renner to "encourage Glendale's youth to have pride in our community and to become tomorrow's leaders."
MYAC is made up of a dynamic group of students with the goal of dedicating their time to serving their community. Are you interested in taking an active role in community events and volunteer activities? Would you like to learn more about city government? Then MYAC is for you!
Members can be a high school student who lives within the municipal boundaries of Glendale OR attend a high school within the municipal boundaries of Glendale.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many openings are there for the Mayor's Youth Advisory Commission?
The size of each year's MYAC class varies year to year based on the number of qualified applicants. While there isn't a set number of openings, the focus is on finding a maximum of 40 of Glendale's best and brightest high school students per school year.
What is the main purpose of the Commission?
MYAC provides high school students with opportunities to make a positive impact in Glendale by getting involved in their local city government and community. MYAC members serve as a liaison to the Mayor as the foremost voice on local youth-related issues. Members also volunteer for community service projects of their choosing.
Are there specific projects that MYAC engages in?
MYAC is student-led, which means that the membership each year selects projects to perform. In recent years, these projects have included the Stand Up for Veterans, Adopt a Family, the Hometown Christmas Parade, citrus picking at Sahuaro Ranch Park, and many more.
What is the most important aspect for the students applying for the Commission?
The Mayor is looking for student leaders who can work together to improve our community. Historically, MYAC students tend to be high achievers who are engaged in many school and extracurricular activities (although such activity isn't a requirement). What's most important is that MYAC students have a desire to help their community and the individual commitment to put that desire into action.
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