The City of LaGrange is now accepting applications for the 2018-2019 LaGrange Youth Council.

The LYC  is an advisory board composed of local youth that provide advice and counsel to the local governing body.

The council will give local youth a more formal role in the local decision making process offering real world experiences with elected bodies.

Twenty-four students will be selected to participate in the LaGrange Youth Council, composed of 12 seniors and 12 juniors.

To be considered, student applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Submittal of the application filled out in its entirety no later than Friday, Aug. 31, 2018
• Be presently enrolled in high school. Applicants will be a junior or a senior in 2018-2019
• Attend the mandatory orientation session Sept. 11, 2018 
• Be academically eligible to participate in school sports and extracurricular activities
• Be free of any serious disciplinary infractions within the last six months
• Be able to think critically and articulate thoughts and ideas
• Have an interest in learning about government and how it functions
• Possess potential leadership skills
• Secure parental or guardian permission and support
• Must be a resident of the City of LaGrange

The application deadline is Friday, Aug. 31. Email completed application to Katie Van Schoor at kvanschoor@lagrangega.org or turn in completed application on the third floor of City Hall, 200 Ridley Avenue.