Mayor's Youth Advisory Council

Applications for the 2020-2021 Class
will open September 1, 2020.

The Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council aims to empower youth from various backgrounds to become active members in their community by providing an overview of the complexity and variety of opportunities to have an everlasting effect on the future of their city through local government public service.

Requirements for Consideration

  1. Must be an incoming high school junior.
  2. Must reside within the corporate city limits of Sugar Land. Please confirm your eligibility by visiting www.sugarlandtx.gov/myneighborhood 
  3. Must commit to attend all MYAC sessions. These include the induction ceremony, mock council presentations, and the "Meet the Chiefs" session, among others.
  4. Must complete the full application process.

Acceptance

Enrollment is limited and diversity is sought in class makeup. Selected applicants will be offered an interview. Acceptance will be based on:

  • Application
  • Interview
  • Final Evaluation

Application Process

Applications for the 2020-2021 class will open September 1, 2020. 

1. Online Application

Applicants must apply online using the online application.

  • For current Serve Sugar Land volunteers:
    • Visit volunteer.sugarlandtx.gov 
    • Log in using your email and password
    • Select Get Involved
    • Select and complete the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council application
  • For new system users:
    • Visit volunteer.sugarlandtx.gov 
    • Click the "Get Involved" tab
    • Select and complete the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council application

2. Parent and Student Forms

Fill out and submit the parent and student forms (return instructions included on the form). 

*Please note that students who meet all requirements for consideration will take part in a group interview session. The group interviews are tentatively scheduled for October 28th at 4:30 PM. Attendance at the interview session is mandatory to be considered for the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council.  

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.

Contact Us

  1. 2700 Town Square Blvd. N.
    Sugar Land, TX 77479
    Ph: 281-275-2329 | Fx: 281-275-2318
    Email