The Mayor's Youth Advisory Council (MYAC) benefits the Meridian youth community through leadership activities, community service projects, and social events. Youth grades 9-12 are welcome to become a MYAC member » to gain skills, experience, and confidence. MYAC has 3 focus areas for students: Leadership Development, Government Affairs, & Community Service. There are also opportunities to be a part of MYAC's Executive Council, which is elected by MYAC youth every April. For more information on the 2023 election, please see the "Become a Leader" section below.
For the 2022-2023 school year, MYAC meets at Meridian City Hall (33 E. Broadway Ave., Meridian, ID 83642) from 3:45 PM to 5:15 PM on the following dates:
Become a Member!
MYAC is a youth organization dedicated to helping the Treasure Valley and tackling issues that local teens and the community face throughout Meridian. Residency in the City of Meridian is not required - we want all youth and their friends to join and help make Meridian better! Students in grades 9-12 are welcome to join MYAC ».
After submitting the quick and easy form, please attend as many meetings and events as possible. The application should take less than 10 minutes, but if you still can't find the time, you can sign-up at any meeting and we are always welcoming new members and friends!
Become a Leader!
If you're an existing MYAC member who's interested in joining the Executive Council (the eight students who set the agenda for MYAC throughout the school year and who facilitate all meetings, events, and projects) for the 2023-2024 school year, please fill out and submit this application form » by Thursday, April 20, at midnight.
You can run for up to three positions. Please note that speeches will be made and voting will take place for each position in a sequential order:
- Chair
- Vice Chair
- Government Affairs Chair
- Community Service Chair
- Government Affairs Vice Chair
- Community Service Vice Chair
- Communications Coordinator
- Social Coordinator
Elections will take place during the MYAC Meeting on Monday, April 24, from 3:45 PM to 5:15 PM in Meridian City Hall.
If you have questions about MYAC, please email myac@meridiancity.org or contact Sahand Keshavarz Rahbar at (208) 489-0534. View updates and events by staying connected with us on Facebook and Instagram!