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1. Who can join the Mayor's Youth Council?

Any Burleson youth between the ages of 13-19. They must reside within the city limits or ETJ (extra-territorial jurisdiction) of Burleson and have completed an application. (Note: Addresses will be verified for each applicant). In addition, there are three (3) adult voting positions on the Mayor's Youth Council.

2. How do I apply to serve on Mayor's Youth Council?

Submit your application for the Mayor's Youth Council. 

3. When will applications be available/ accepted?

Forms are available online on an ongoing basis and will be accepted throughout the year. Mayor's Youth Council terms are from June 1st through May 31st. Complete forms will be considered for official appointment each Spring. From time to time, positions may become available in the middle of a term and complete forms received will also be reviewed for those interim positions.

4. What exactly does the Mayor's Youth Council do?

All topics discussed by the Mayor's Youth Council are listed in each meeting's official agenda, which is available online prior to each meeting. Minutes are posted online after each meeting and detail actions taken by the Youth Council at its previous meeting.