Youth Advisory Committee
This committee advises the BCC on issues affecting local youth, assigns members to appropriate county boards and committees, participates in public education and ceremonies and assists with county programming.
Committee consists of up to 25 members in grades 9-12 appointed by the BCC after submitting an application.
Learn more about membership requirements, terms and powers and responsibilities.
All citizens appointed by the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners or an individual commissioner to any county board, committee, council, or authority must comply with these standards of conduct.
YAC Orientation Meeting
When: Saturday, September 16th from 11am – 2pm
Where:
UF/IFAS extension
12520 Ulmerton Rd., Largo, FL 33778
Magnolia Room
(signs will be placed to guide attendees to the correct location)
Why: This will serve as the Youth Advisory Committee’s first meeting. Committee members will be briefed on the history and responsibilities of YAC.
Learn More
To allow students the opportunity to explore Pinellas County, government meeting locations will vary month to month. Interested youth and their parents are welcome to sit in on a general session meeting. Please let us know you will be attending a meeting by sending us an email, so we can welcome you properly.
The committee provides regular reports and updates to the Board of County Commissioners at their monthly night meeting. In addition, the committee plans and participates in several community service projects throughout the year.
Past Meetings
| Date | Title | Attachments |
|---|---|---|
| September 16, 2023 | Youth Advisory Committee Orientation Meeting | |
| August 16, 2023 | Youth Advisory Committee Open House | |
| May 24, 2023 | Youth Advisory Committee | |
| April 12, 2023 | Youth Advisory Committee | Agenda |
| March 8, 2023 | Youth Advisory Committee | Agenda |
| February 8, 2023 | Youth Advisory Committee | Agenda |
| January 25, 2023 | Youth Advisory Committee | Agenda |
| December 7, 2022 | Youth Advisory Committee – Canceled | |
| November 16, 2022 | Youth Advisory Committee – Canceled | |
| October 26, 2022 | Youth Advisory Committee – Canceled | |
| September 24, 2022 | Youth Advisory Committee – Orientation | Agenda |
| May 25, 2022 | Youth Advisory Committee | Agenda |
| April 27, 2022 | Youth Advisory Committee | Minutes |
| March 23, 2022 | Youth Advisory Committee | Minutes |
| February 16, 2022 | Youth Advisory Committee | Minutes |
| January 26, 2022 | Youth Advisory Committee | Minutes |
| November 17, 2021 | Youth Advisory Committee | Minutes |
| October 20, 2021 | Youth Advisory Committee | Minutes |
| September 18, 2021 | Youth Advisory Committee | Agenda |
| May 5, 2021 | Youth Advisory Committee | Agenda and Minutes |
| April 21, 2021 | Youth Advisory Committee | Agenda and Minutes |
| April 7, 2021 | Youth Advisory Committee | Agenda and Minutes |
| March 24, 2021 | Youth Advisory Committee | Agenda and Minutes |
| March 3, 2021 | Youth Advisory Committee | Agenda |
| February 17, 2021 | Youth Advisory Committee | Agenda and Minutes |
| February 3, 2021 | Youth Advisory Committee | Agenda |
| December 16, 2020 | Youth Advisory Committee | Agenda and Minutes |
| December 2, 2020 | Youth Advisory Committee | Agenda and Minutes |
| November 18, 2020 | Youth Advisory Committee | Agenda |
| November 4, 2020 | Youth Advisory Committee | Agenda and Minutes |
| October 21, 2020 | Youth Advisory Committee | Agenda and Minutes |
| October 7, 2020 | Youth Advisory Committee | Agenda and Minutes |
| September 30, 2020 | Youth Advisory Committee | Agenda |
| September 9, 2020 | Youth Advisory Committee | Agenda |
| August 26, 2020 | Youth Advisory Committee | Agenda |
| August 19, 2020 | Youth Advisory Committee | Agenda and Minutes |
| August 12, 2020 | Youth Advisory Committee | Agenda and Minutes |
| August 5, 2020 | Youth Advisory Committee | Agenda and Minutes |
| July 29, 2020 | Youth Advisory Committee | Agenda and Minutes |
| July 22, 2020 | Youth Advisory Committee | Agenda and Minutes |
| July 15, 2020 | Youth Advisory Committee | Agenda and Minutes |
| July 8, 2020 | Youth Advisory Committee | Agenda and Minutes |
| February 19, 2020 | Youth Advisory Committee | Agenda |
| January 15, 2020 | Youth Advisory Committee | Agenda and Minutes |
| December 18, 2019 | Youth Advisory Committee | Agenda and Minutes |
| November 20, 2019 | Youth Advisory Committee | Agenda and Minutes |
| October 16, 2019 | Youth Advisory Committee | Agenda and Minutes |
Older meeting materials may be requested by submitting a public records request.
Additional Information
Why Join?
- To learn about county government and operations.
- Get leadership opportunities.
- Learn about county history.
- Volunteer to help with community projects.
- Meet the government leaders.
Videos
- 2019-2020 Community Service Project: Mental Health Mondays Webinar Series
- Introduction the the Pinellas Youth Advisory Committee series
Contact Information
For more information about the Youth Advisory Committee, please contact the staff advisor or county Commissioner liaison:
JP Gellerman
Pinellas County Extension
yac@pinellas.gov
(727) 582-2101
Nicholas Eddy
Office of Commissioner Kathleen Peters
neddy@pinellas.gov
(727) 464-3568