LEWISTON — The city is seeking members for the 2016-17 Lewiston Youth Advisory Council year of service, which runs from July 2016 to July 2017. 

Youth who reside in Lewiston are encouraged to apply for membership on the council, and applications will be made available at Lewiston High School, St. Dominic Academy, Lewiston Middle School, the Lewiston city administrator’s office at 27 Pine St., and on the city’s website at www.lewistonmaine.gov/lyac.

The deadline to submit applications is Monday, May 9.

To be considered for membership, an individual must be a Lewiston resident and a high school student or home-schooled student in grades nine through 12. Eighth-grade students who will enter ninth grade in the upcoming year are also eligible to apply. Current members may re-apply.

The council was first established by the Lewiston City Council in October 2001 and has since received local, state and national recognition. The LYAC enables youths to work toward goals to empower youths communitywide, as well as undertakes service projects that enhance the community. The youth council also serves as a liaison between the youth of the community and the city.

When applications for the 2016-17 year are received, a selection committee will review all submitted LYAC applications, conduct interviews and appoint up to 15 youths. The committee will make its selection by the last Friday in June, and selected youths will be subsequently notified and then officially appointed during a Lewiston City Council meeting in July.

FMI: www.lewistonmaine.gov/lyac.