The purpose of the Premier’s Youth Council is to:
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.
Members of the Premier’s Youth Council should collectively possess the following core competencies:
In addition, the members of the Premier’s Youth Council should demonstrate the following personal attributes:
Members of the Premier’s Youth Council must:
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.
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.