The City of Edmonton Youth Council's mandate is to provide information and advice to Council in relation to issues involving or affecting youth.
The City of Edmonton Youth Council (CEYC) performs these functions:
- Research and write policy proposals for the Council's review
- Coordinate community events that profile local youth issues
- Receive direction from the Council on work or reports it requires on youth matters
- Develop and maintain relationships with individuals and organizations addressing issues of concern to youth
- Promote initiatives to support the well-being of youth
- Educate youth on City governance, procedures and policy making
- Provide networking opportunities for youth
- Consult with City administration and other organizations supporting youth initiatives
- Establish the General Assembly, maintain the registry of individuals participating in the General Assembly and oversee its meetings
- If requested by the Council, recommend individuals for appointment to the City's civic agencies
- Inform Council of initiatives of other levels of government that could affect Youth
Information about Serving on the Youth Council
Annual recruitment for the City of Edmonton Youth Council is normally held in May.
Meetings
Youth Council meetings are always open for all members of the public to attend. Youth Council meets the first Wednesday of the month 5:30 – 8:30pm. If anyone wishes to attend the meetings, please email youthcouncil@edmonton.ca to request access to the meeting.
Members
Council Advisors
| Name of Appointee | First Appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Councillor Michael Janz | Nov 10/21 | Council's Inaugural Organizational Meeting in 2025 |
| Councillor Ashley Salvador | Nov 10/21 | Council's Inaugural Organizational Meeting in 2025 |
Members
| Name of Appointees | First Appointed | Term Expiry Date |
|---|---|---|
| Sayem Ali Ahmed | Sep 1/21 | Aug 31/26 |
| Reetu Arvikar (Co-Chair) | Oct 19/20 | Aug 31/26 |
| Ashley Arulnithy | Sep 1/24 | Aug 31/26 |
| Corinne Au | Sep 1/24 | Aug 31/26 |
| Thomas Beschell | Sep 1/21 | Aug 31/26 |
| Speena Dalal | Sep 1/23 | Aug 31/26 |
| Rowan Hanf | Sep 1/24 | Aug 31/26 |
| Jessica Huynh | Sep 1/24 | Aug 31/26 |
| Bella Jiao | Oct 2/24 | Aug 31/26 |
| Mathew Katz | Sep 1/24 | Aug 31/26 |
| Harsehaj Kaur | Sep 1/23 | Aug 31/26 |
| Reet Khinda | Sep 1/24 | Aug 31/26 |
| Mambouomuni Kuverua | Sep 1/24 | Aug 31/26 |
| Ben Magalnick | Sep 1/22 | Aug 31/26 |
| Dominic Mao | Sep 1/22 | Aug 31/26 |
| Aditya Peddi | Sep 1/24 | Aug 31/26 |
| Angelina Raina | Sep 1/22 | Aug 31/26 |
| Moneek Sandhu | Sep 1/22 | Aug 31/26 |
| Irshad Sayed | Oct 19/20 | Aug 31/26 |
| Ellen Tam | Sep 1/24 | Aug 31/26 |