2. YOUTH COUNCIL APPLICATION

4. The Youth Council is comprised of 13 individuals – one from each of Framingham’s nice districts nominated by the district City Councilors, two individuals nominated by the At Large Councilors; and two individuals appointed by the Mayor.

   District Youth Councilors serve a 1-year term.

   At Large Councilors and Mayor’s appointees serve a 2-year term.

   Members must be between the ages of 13-22 and must reside or vote in Framingham.

   Youth Councilors:

   • Represent, evaluate and review issues facing youth in the City of Framingham by advising elected officials and other policy makers regarding matters of interest or concern to young people
   • Provide information to and advocate before public entities including the mayor, municipal government, state and federal government, police, school districts and higher educational systems in support of young people
   • Provide structure for all young people to learn the value of civic participation and encouraging lifelong participatory residents
   • Engage with other young people in the community to inform them of opportunities, to listen to opinions and suggestions of peers and bring forth to the Youth Council the views of today’s youth
   • As a Council, conduct an annual joint meeting with the Superintendent of Schools in January of each year
   • As a Council, report to the City Council and provide an update to the City’s Legislative branch of government twice a year
   • Have opportunity to participate in subcommittees of the Youth Council:
     • Diversity & Inclusion
     • Academic Achievement
     • Outreach & Youth Engagement
     • Physical & Mental Health
     • Environmental & Sustainability

   The deadline to apply is Friday June 30, 2023.

    

6. APPLICANT INFORMATION

8. First Name*
9. Middle Initial
10. Last Name*
12. Address*

    Street Address, City, State, Zip Code

13. In which district do you reside?
    -- Select One --District 1District 2District 3District 4District 5District 6District 7District 8District 9N/A
15. If you need assistance locating your district, please use link below.
    LOCATE YOUR DISTRICT
16. Please specify the type of appointment you are seeking
    -- Select One --Councilor Appointment At-Large Councilor AppointmentMayor Appointment
18. Age:*
19. Telephone Number*
20. Email Address*
24. School attending or current employment:
26. Why do you want to serve on the Framingham Youth Council?
28. What do you think the Framingham Youth Council’s potential contributions to our community could be?
30. *Names and contact information (phone and email) for two (2) references not related to you:
32. Other information you think we should know?
36. Optional Demographic Information— Not filling this out will not count against you
38. What is your gender identity?
    -- Select One --FemaleMaleTransgenderNon-Binary/Non-ConformingI do not wish to self-identify
39. What is your race/ethnic background?*
    -- Select One --American Indian or Alaska NativeAsianBlack or African AmericanHispanic or LatinoNative Hawaiian or Other Pacific IslanderWhiteOtherI do not wish to self-identify
41. Are you bilingual?
    -- Select One --YesNo
42. If you selected "Yes" what languages do you speak?
44. Disability Status
    -- Select One --Yes, I have a disabilityNo, I do not have a disabilityI do not wish to self-identify
46. Note: Upon submission, this application becomes public record.
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