Since its first meeting Jan. 28, the youth council has grown from 16 to 24 students. Applicants must live in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools district but may attend public, private, home school or charter schools. The council meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday at Hargraves Center, 216 N. Roberson St.

The council intends to involve its members in town government, the Town Council and mayor's office.

Participants are expected to participate in community service projects. Through membership in the State Youth Advocacy Council, there are opportunities to attend workshops, conferences and retreats designed to enhance leadership, team building and service learning skills.

Applications are available at townhall.townofchapelhill.org/parks_&_rec/youth_council/. Call Liz Mason Carter at 968-2787, ext. 212, or send e-mail to lcarter@townofchapelhill.org.

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