Youth Council meetings are always open for all members of the public to attend. Youth Council meets the first Wednesday of the month 5:30-8:30pm. From January-May, meetings happen at the Edmonton Tower and at City Hall from June-November.
The City of Edmonton Youth Council (CEYC) performs these functions:
- Research and write policy proposals for Council's review
- Coordinate community events that profile local youth issues
- Receive direction from Council on work or reports it requires on youth matters
- Develop and maintain relationships with individuals and organizations addressing issues of concern to youth
- Promote initiatives to support the well-being of youth
- Educate youth on City governance, procedures and policy making
- Provide networking opportunities for youth
- Consult with City administration and other organizations supporting youth initiatives
- Establish the General Assembly, maintain the registry of individuals participating in the General Assembly and oversee its meetings
- If requested by Council, recommend individuals for appointment to the City's civic agencies, and
- Inform Council of initiatives of other levels of government that could affect youth and advocate for the City in the manner directed by Council, if Council directs.
Members
Council Advisor
| Name of Appointee | First Appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Councillor Andrew Knack | Oct 29/13 | 2017-2021 Council Term |
| Councillor Michael Walters | Jul 10/18 | Balance of 2017-2021 Council Term |
Citizen Members
| Name of Appointees | First Appointed | Term Expiry Date |
|---|---|---|
| Hania Aamer | Sep 1/17 | Aug 31/19 |
| Shilar Bakayula | Sep 1/17 | Aug 31/19 |
| Thomas Banks | Oct 1/15 | Aug 31/19 |
| Shannon Bertrand | Sep 1/18 | Aug 31/19 |
| Seth (Cree) Brown-Cardinal | Sep 1/18 | Aug 31/19 |
| Navneet Chand | Sep 6/16 | Aug 31/19 |
| Michael DeMarco | Sep 1/18 | Aug 31/19 |
| Kasey Enokson | Sep 6/16 | Aug 31/19 |
| Logan Fechter (Vice-Chair) | Sep 6/16 | Aug 31/19 |
| Samuel Goertz | Sep 1/17 | Aug 31/19 |
| Abigail Isaac | Sep 1/18 | Aug 31/19 |
| Kaelin Koufogiannakis (Chair) | Sep 6/16 | Aug 31/19 |
| Rajah Maggay | Sep 1/18 | Aug 31/19 |
| Ananya Muralidharan | Sep 1/18 | Aug 31/19 |
| Joanne Picard | Oct 22/14 | Aug 31/19 |
| Stephen Raitz | Sep 1/18 | Aug 31/19 |
| Amber Sayed | Sep 1/17 | Aug 31/19 |
| Armaan Somani | Oct 1/15 | Aug 31/19 |
| Robyn Taylor | Sep 1/18 | Aug 31/19 |
| Ahdithya (Audi) Visweswaran | Sep 1/18 | Aug 31/19 |