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.
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.
MACOY currently consists of four specialized committees with their respective leaders, in addition to a Chair and Vice Chair. These committees function not only to bring each MACOY engagement and initiative to life but also to preserve a record of MACOY’s legacy, impact, and influence.
Applications are now closed.
Thank you for your interest in joining MACOY.
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.
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:
- The 2026/2027 meeting schedule for MACOY will be available here in the coming days.
- October 9, 2026 — MACOY Meeting | 12:00 PM–4:00 PM
- October 23, 2026 — MACOY Bus Tour | 9:30 AM–4:30 PM
- November 6, 2026 — MACOY Meeting | 12:00 PM–4:00 PM
- November 20, 2026 — MACOY Meeting | 12:30 PM–3:30 PM
- December 4, 2026 — MACOY Meeting | 12:30 PM–3:30 PM
- December 18, 2026 — MACOY Holiday Celebration
- January 8, 2027 — MACOY Meeting | 12:30 PM–3:30 PM
- January 29, 2027 — MACOY Meeting | 12:30 PM–3:30 PM
- February 12, 2027 — MACOY Meeting | 12:30 PM–3:30 PM
- March 12, 2027 — MACOY Meeting | 12:30 PM–3:30 PM
- April 30, 2027 — MACOY Meeting | 12:30 PM–3:30 PM
- May 7, 2027 — MACOY Meeting | 12:30 PM–3:30 PM
- May 21, 2027 — MACOY Meeting | 12:30 PM–3:30 PM
- June 4, 2027 — MACOY Year-End Celebration
The Chair and Vice Chair are responsible for creating and emailing agendas to MACOY, chairing meetings, ensuring subcommittees are up to date with tasks, and sending out minutes. They are also the primary point of contact for events MACOY is invited to and often speak on behalf of the group.
The Rural Engagement Committee plans up to six rural community visits MACOY will attend throughout the year, with support from IRR (Indigenous and Rural Relations).
The Volunteer Event & Outreach Committee plans MACOY’s volunteer events and celebrations, coordinates two guest speakers each year, and leads group discussions.
The High School Liaison Committee includes one youth from each high school and works to increase youth engagement and expand youth voice across the region, making MACOY more accessible.
The Promotions Committee documents all MACOY events and projects, works with Communications to share them, and maintains a year-long story on the MACOY webpage
Subscribe for RMWB updates
Stay up to date on the services, programs and projects in your neighbourhood!