City seeks applicants for initial Youth Council

Smyrna officials are seeking young adults to apply to the first Smyrna Youth Council.

Those chosen from among high school students in the Smyrna area will begin serving during the fall of the academic school year.

The Smyrna Youth Council will provide an opportunity for students to learn about local government, participate in the process and communicate the needs of the community’s young people to elected officials and city staff, according to a city statement.

This first council will include between eight and 25 high school students who are able to think critically, possess potential leadership skills and have an interest in learning about the workings of local government.

Local high school administrators have been involved with city staff to develop the Youth Council.

Open to high school students residing within the city limits or attending any high school within the city, the application process will close at 5 p.m. Sept. 12.

Students should apply at SmyrnaCity.com/your-government/administration/smyrna-youth-council

Applications will be reviewed by city staff with the help of school administrators.

In January, participants in Smyrna’s Youth Council will have the opportunity to attend the Youth Delegate program of the Georgia Municipal Association and be involved in policy meetings, network with professionals and engage with members of other Georgia youth councils.

The Smyrna Youth Council will begin meeting in October and will continue for the remainder of the school year at Smyrna City Hall, 2800 King St., Smyrna.