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.
Meetings
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.
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 31/20 |
| Thomas Banks | Oct 1/15 | Aug 31/20 |
| Lekhini Bhatt | Sep 1/19 | Aug 31/20 |
| Adama Bundu | Sep 1/19 | Aug 31/20 |
| Navneet Chand | Sep 6/16 | Aug 31/20 |
| Cherry Chen | Sep 1/19 | Aug 31/20 |
| Alexander Cheung | Sep 1/19 | Aug 31/20 |
| Kasey Enokson (Vice-Chair) | Sep 6/16 | Aug 31/20 |
| Fea Gelvezon | Sep 1/19 | Aug 31/20 |
| Nesochi Ihejirika | Sep 1/19 | Aug 31/20 |
| Abigail Isaac | Sep 1/18 | Aug 31/20 |
| Ryan Jacques | Sep 1/19 | Aug 31/20 |
| Anuj Krishnan | Sep 1/19 | Aug 31/20 |
| Ricky Liu | Sep 1/19 | Aug 31/20 |
| Rajah Maggay | Sep 1/18 | Aug 31/20 |
| Joanne Picard | Oct 22/14 | Aug 31/20 |
| Amber Sayed | Sep 1/17 | Aug 31/20 |
| Robyn Taylor | Sep 1/18 | Aug 31/20 |
| Grayson Thate-McKendry | Sep 1/19 | Aug 31/20 |
| Audi Visweswaran (Chair) | Sep 1/18 | Aug 31/20 |