Established in 1996, the Youth Advisory Commission (YAC) serves as a voice for youth by advising the City Council on key policy issues affecting youth and meeting with civic leaders to advocate for youth needs. The YC tackles issues of importance to youth and is committed to increasing opportunities for youth participation in civic engagement and youth leadership and empowerment. A maximum of 25 youth between the ages of 13 and 21 are recommended by the City Council and Mayor and are appointed by the Mayor for two year terms.

For more information check out our NEW WEBSITE: www.oak-yac.org!!!

SOME YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION PROJECTS:
Youth Recognition Day : The Youth Commission sponsored the City's Annual Youth Recognition Day on June 30, 2006.  In front of City Hall the youth commission awarded nearly 50 youth awards and certificates. The City Council also passed this resolution to honor these young people: Youth Recognition Day Resolution

Y-Files June 2006:  After months of interviews with Oakland's City Council, School Board & Mayoral Candidates, the youth commission has completed the Y-Files!  The Y-Files is a youth voter educational publication to find out where the candidates' stand on youth issues!  The Y-Files 2006