Youth Advisory Council's Mission...

To broaden the scope of youth leadership in Columbus, Georgia through volunteerism, service and initiatives that are directed towards allowing youth input into policy issues, identifying youth issues, and participating in the development of positive solutions.

Youth Advisory Council's Objectives...

• Actively involve youth on policy issues affecting them
• Broaden the scope of youth leadership in City Government and Muscogee County School District affairs
• Promote experiential learning on the functions of City Government and the Muscogee County School District
• Develop healthy citizen habits for the future of the community
• Promote public awareness of the strengths and abilities of youth
• Actively involve youth in planning, developing and implementing social, cultural and recreational activities that are drug and alcohol-free

Youth Advisory Council's Programs of Interest...

• Leader for a Day
• Help-the-Hooch
• Charitable Events
• YAC Day @ GA Capitol
• Start Own Tutorial Program
• Youth Talk Show on (CCGTV)
• Neighborhood Clean-Up

Youth Related Programs...

• School Violence
• Under-age drinking
• Dress Codes
• Racial Tension
• Peer Pressure
• Driver's Education
• Getting Youths Involved in the Community
• Entertainment spread-out more throughout the community
• Entertainment/ Concerts
• Unity Among Youth
• Safety Awareness
• Apathy and Ignorance
• Teen Pregnancy
• Transportation to Events
• Teen Hang-Out Places Should Be Evenly Dispersed

Year End Reports...

View the 2007-2008 YAC Year End Report

To learn more about the Youth Advisory Council, review the Youth Council's Bylaws.