Tifton Youth Council

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The Purpose of the City of Tifton Youth Council is to provide an opportunity for the Youth of Tifton to:

  • Acquire a greater knowledge and appreciation for the political system through active participation in local government
  • Learn how local municipal government works and how municipal services are provided
  • Provide a means by which the City’s youth can be heard and share their perspective on issues affecting the lives of young people in areas of social, educational, recreational, cultural, and law enforcement
  • Assist Mayor, City Council and City Staff in policy and decision-making, problem solving, and accomplishing community goals
  • Provide leadership development and experience that will enable the youth to become productive citizens and leaders in the community

Meetings

  • Meetings will generally be held once a month, on dates and times selected by the Youth Council during their Orientation training session in the month of July.
  • A mandatory welcome reception will be held June 5, 2025.
  • Additional meetings for committees, special projects and miscellaneous events will be scheduled as necessary.

In order to be considered, student applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Submittal of this application filled out in its entirety by April 25, 2025
  • Submit two personal reference letters along with application no later than April 25, 2025
  • Be presently enrolled in the Tift County School System, Tift Area Academy or Providence School as a Junior or Senior in 2025-2026
  • Attend a mandatory summer orientation training session when scheduled
  • 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
  • Any incomplete application is automatically disqualified
  • Any required additional documents, nor the applications can be emailed
  • All sections of the application and required letters must be submitted together
  • Best wishes!

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the Dr. Tonja Tift at 229-392-8705 or ttift@tifton.net. 


Best wishes and thank you for your interest!