Premier's Youth Council

Department

Authority

Remuneration

Purpose:

The purpose of the Premier’s Youth Council is to:

• Provide advice to the Premier and Provincial Government, bringing a youth perspective to select topics important to youth and government’s agenda.

Structure:

The committee consists of members between the ages of 16 and 24 at the time of appointment, balanced for gender, regional and other considerations such as disability, LBGTQ2SI and racial minority communities, etc. Efforts will be made to ensure the Premier’s Youth Council is inclusive and representative of the communities served within the province.

Competency Profile:

Members of the Premier’s Youth Council should collectively possess the following core competencies:

• Creative problem solving
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Commitment to community
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Strategic thinking
• Strong leadership skills
• Self-motivation
• Ability to work independently

In addition, the members of the Premier’s Youth Council should demonstrate the following personal attributes:

• High ethical standards and integrity
• Appreciation of responsibilities to the public
• Ability to listen and consider diverse perspectives on issues
• Self-discipline and high work ethic
• Compassion and commitment to helping others

Qualifications:

Members of the Premier’s Youth Council must:

• Be between the ages of 16 and 24 at the time of appointment
• Normally reside in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador for nine months of the year while serving on the Council.

Time Commitments:

Members of the Premier’s Youth Council will meet regularly to fulfill their mandate, up to approximately eight times per year. Meetings may be in-person, via video and/or teleconference. Regular meetings are expected to be held monthly during the fall, winter and spring months.

Term:

Members will serve one-year terms, with the opportunity for reappointment for an additional year. In order to ensure continuity of the Council’s work, two co-chairs will be appointed for two-year terms.