The Youth Engagement Committee is an advisory committee and local board.
It represents all youth interests in the City of Belleville by advising City Council, City staff where appropriate and other community institutions on matters pertaining to youth and undertakes any other advisory duties as requested by City Council with the common goal of making Belleville a better place for all youth and ensuring youth have a voice.
Governance
- 2 Councillors to sit on committee
- 6 Youth members
- In addition: Inclusion of Local Elected Student Representatives (nonvoting members)
All youth advisory members should possess at least one of the following:
- Ambition and initiative
- Good communication skills
- Positive attitude and open minded
- Interest in government and civic affairs
- Must be a resident of Belleville.
- Members must be between the ages of 13 and 29.
- Members must make an effort to attend every meeting and provide notice if
unable to attend.
As of June 11, 2025 its members were:
- Councillor Chatten
- Councillor Kelly, Chair
- Callie McGrath (2025-35)
- Olivia Millard (2024-167)
- Hillary Winstanley (2024-167)
- Peter Matwyuk (2024-167)
- Sophia Watts-Horricks (2025-35)
- TBD (2024-196)
Term: 1 year
To become a committee member, you can apply online through the Boards & Committees Application Form.
Meetings
Monthly, or as often as needed to fulfill its duties; subcommittees will set their own meeting schedules.
