All Mayors' Youth Council members will be required to participate in the following:

• Applicants must be willing to attend and participate in all scheduled meetings.
  
• Applicants must be willing to attend other meetings or events as opportunities arise.
  
• Applicants must play an active role in the planning and implementation of Youth Council events.

The purpose of the Scottsdale Mayor's Youth Council (SMYC) is to provide Scottsdale high school youth the opportunity to:

• Learn about how local government works and how services are provided
  
• Tour various city facilities and meet with key city staff and city officials
  
• Participate in various meetings and/or events as they arise
  
• Share their ideas about local government and local issues with the Mayor, Mayor's staff and City Council members

• Applicants must attend a high school in the City of Scottsdale or be a Scottsdale resident currently attending High School.
  
• Applicants must be a Sophomore, Junior or Senior during the program year which follows the school calendar year.
  
• Applicants must have a willingness to learn and to participate in meetings.
• Applications will be available online in mid- April with the close of submittal at the end of May.
• Interviews will take place in June and final selection results will be done in July.
• SMYC officer position selection happens in April with the start of duties beginning in June. Only current members may run for an office position.
• Please review SMYC Purpose and Bylaws prior to applying to confirm you interest and participation.

View SMYC Purpose and Bylaws

SMYC usually meets from 4 - 5:30 p.m., on two Mondays a month, that vary month to month depending on scheduled events, during the school year (mid August - May). Meeting will be held at various locations across the city. Most general meetings are held at Youth and Family Servies, 4201 N. Hayden Road unless otherwise noted on calendar.