The Fountain Hills Mayor’s Youth Council is on the lookout for new members.

The Mayor’s Youth Council is a group of teens dedicated to learning how government works as well as representing the concerns of their peers to Mayor Linda Kavanagh and Town Council members. They accomplish this through hands-on experiences in local government, training sessions with town departments, a field trip to the State Capital, many community service projects, as well as plenty of time to have fun, make new friends, plan events and volunteer.

More than a community service organization, the Mayor’s Youth Council encourages leadership skills that students in grades 9-12 will use their entire life. Meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month, 4:30 to 6 p.m., starting Aug. 22.

Kavanagh invites all youth in these grades to complete an application that can be found on the town website at fh.az.gov/myc. Applications may also be found at the Fountain Hills High School office, as well as kiosks in the library, Community Center or Town Hall.

Applications are being accepted from Aug. 1 through Sept. 12 and can be dropped off at Town Hall, 16705 E. Avenue of the Fountains, Attention MYC Advisor, Heather Ware.

According to Ware, the Mayor’s Youth Council gives youth a chance to be heard and make a difference in their community. Community Service hours are given for participation.

For questions, contact Ware at 480-816-5108 or email hware@fh.az.gov.