To empower and engage youth in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo both actively and inclusively to make a significant difference in their community.
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.
Apply to join MACOY for the 2025/26 school year!
Students entering grades 9 to 12 in the next school year are encouraged to apply for the Mayor’s Advisory Council on Youth (MACOY) this summer.
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.
If you’re ready to give a voice to youth in the region, meet new people and build valuable skills for your resume, submit your application by Aug. 18.
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.
- 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 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.
Monthly meetings typically take place on Friday afternoons from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Jubilee Centre (unless otherwise specified). See below:
- Sept. 12, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - MACOY Orientation
- Sept. 26
- Oct. 31
- Nov. 21
- Dec. 5
- Dec. 19 - Holiday party
- Jan. 16
- Jan. 30
- Feb. 13
- March 13
- March 27
- April 24
- May 15
- May 29
- June 5 - Year-end celebration
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