Mayor's Youth Advisory Council

Are you a Sugar Land resident and a student between the ages of 14 and 18? Are you interested in having a voice in your local government? If so, the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council (MYAC), created in 2005 “to empower youth from various backgrounds to become active members in the community,” is right for you.

MYAC members participate in educational activities, serve their community through volunteer service projects, and receive regular messages from the Mayor. For the Class of 2010, MYAC is looking for a diverse group of teens wanting to have a positive effect on the community. Enrollment is limited, and members will be selected based upon their written responses to application questions and their willingness to commit to attending monthly meetings; selection will also be balanced to maximize the representation of all schools and areas within Sugar Land.

Over 120 Sugar Land students participated in the MYAC Class of 2008-2009. Highlights included participating in the Light of Hope Ceremony and continuing the initiative to provide Internet safety training to hundreds of Sugar Land middle-school students.. This year undoubtedly promises to be another exciting mix of educational events and service projects.

High school student residents interested in being a member of the MYAC class of 2008-2009 may view the annual calendar and register for either full or e-membership at www.sugarlandtx.gov beginning Aug. 1.  Beginning this year, ETJ student-residents will be considered for e-Membership.  Additionally, previous MYAC members may apply for alumni membership.  The deadline for applications is Friday, Sept. 4. 

For additional information, please call 281-275-2777, e-mail myac@sugarlandtx.gov, or visit www.sugarlandtx.gov.

MYAC Code of Conduct

A Community-Wide Initiative to Reinforce Positive Behaviors and Attitudes Among All Sugar Land Teen Residents and Visitors

I pledge to join the City of Sugar Land in being a role model community where we all respectfully and harmoniously live, work, shop and play, and to encourage personal responsibility and a commitment to ensuring Sugar Land remains a Community of Respect, embracing and celebrating our diversity.

Therefore, I promise to:

• Be a caring citizen, always looking out for and supporting others.
• Respect and listen to those in authority.
• Be considerate of the environment and the property of others.
• Be respectful in my behavior and attitude by not being disorderly, disruptive or using inappropriate language. 
• Choose not to engage in behaviors or acts harmful or offensive to others or myself.
• Always be brave, steadfast and stand up for and speak up for what is right.