A municipal youth council is a local group where, as a minor, you can get involved in the life of your community. You can discuss topics that concern you, propose ideas and participate in projects such as improving municipal equipment, organizing events,...

You can join municipal youth councils, in general, from the age of 9 until the day of your 18 years.

Participating in a municipal youth council allows you to give your opinion, propose projects, and participate in local initiatives.

You may, for example, be required to represent your municipality at certain ceremonies, to be the spokesperson for other young people, to pass on their ideas and concerns to municipal elected officials, to participate in awareness campaigns,...,

You should be prepared to commit to regular board meetings and be available for activities and projects outside of school hours.

You give your opinion and participate in the debates within the municipal youth council.

But you don't have the right to vote, because you have to be 18 years old to participate in elections.

Yes, your parents' consent is required to participate in a youth council, as this is an activity that can involve responsibilities and travel outside of school hours.

The Parental Agreement ensures that your parents are aware of and support your involvement in the youth council, which is crucial for the smooth running of the activities and the safety of other participants.

This agreement must be formalized in a written document, usually in the form of a signed parental authorization.

The document should contain the following information:

• Your name and your parents' name or guardian
• Purpose of participation (municipal youth council)
• Signature of your parents or guardian to certify that they authorize you to engage in CJM activities
• If applicable, authorization for travel, meetings or events outside the school or home.

The details may vary from municipality to municipality, but these elements are generally required.

You need to get closer to your city hall to find out if they have a youth council.

If this is the case, you must check with the city hall if it has put in place age and residence conditions. In principle, you should write a cover letter and meet with officials to register for the youth council.

The activities of the municipal youth council are often supervised by adult elected officials, such as the mayor or municipal councilors, but also by facilitators or municipal officials.

The municipal youth council being established for 2 years, the person must commit during this entire period.