Current members of the 2008 Legislative Youth
Advisory Council include (from top left)
Ryan, Cody, Tucker, Phil, Cameron, Randyn and (from
bottom left to right): Andrew, Naomi, Michelle,
Lissa, Brady, Alex and Kit.
The Legislative
Youth Advisory Council (LYAC) was established
in July 2005 to examine issues of importance to
youth and advise the Washington State Legislature on
these issues and related legislation.
The Washington Legislature
passed legislation in 2007 that extended the
charter of LYAC until 2009 and made changes to the
appointment process. Final appointments are made by
the Office of the Lt. Governor based on
recommendations and selection criteria developed by
the council itself.
LYAC consists of
twenty-two members from around the State of
Washington who, at the time of appointment, are ages
fourteen to eighteen. Members serve two-year terms
and if eligible, may be reappointed for subsequent
two-year terms.
For more information about LYAC, visit their Web
site at
http://lyac.leg.wa.gov/
