Nominations have opened for greater Geelong’s second youth council.
City Hall opened nominations for the 12-month term this week, with the elected councillors to attend monthly meetings and provide their adult counterparts with advice on specific issues.
Candidates aged 12 to 17 will vie for three places in each of the council’s four wards. Members of local youth advisory groups will vote on the nominees, with the 12 successful candidates electing their junior mayor.
Mayor Stephanie Asher encouraged local teens to become the city’s “official youth voice”.
“The Geelong youth council is a fantastic opportunity for young people to learn about local government, advocate on important issues (and) receive mentoring,” she said.
“Our young people are full of clever and creative ideas, which could go towards helping to shape the region’s future.”
Nominations are open at geelongaustralia.com.au until January.
