Mayor's Advisory Council on Youth (MACOY)

The Mayor's Advisory Council on Youth (MACOY) was founded in 1993 to serve as an advisory body responsible for advising Council on services, programs and issues as they relate to youth in the region.

Made up of 26 students from across the region, MACOY members work closely with community leaders, participate in meaningful volunteer work and support community events throughout the year.

Applications for the 2024/25 school year have now closed.

Mission

To empower and engage youth in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo both actively and inclusively to make a significant difference in their community.

Purpose

The purpose of MACOY is to empower youth to become actively engaged citizens who have a voice in municipal government decisions that affect them both in their day-to-day lives and the future of the region.

Responsibilities

Identifying the current, new and changing needs of youth throughout the Region as they relate to Municipal Government, local issues and Council’s Strategic Plan.
To provide a forum for stakeholder input on strategies and service delivery issues affecting youth in the region.
To provide advice to Mayor and Council on municipal plans, programs, policies, and other local issues that affect the youth in both their day-to-day lives and their future in the region.

Membership

Membership is open to all youth in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo residing in the region. MACOY alumni are welcome to participate in a mentorship capacity.

Meeting schedule: 2024/25

Monthly meetings typically take place on Friday afternoons from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Jubilee Centre (unless otherwise specified). See below:

Aug. 29, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - MACOY retreat
Sept. 20, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 25
Nov. 8
Nov. 22
Dec. 6 - Holiday party
Jan. 10
Jan. 31
Feb. 14
March 14
April 4
May 16
June 6