Colorado Youth Advisory Council (COYAC)

About this resource

COYAC is a council made up of youth leaders from across Colorado. It gives young people a chance to make a difference in their communities and advocate for policies that matter to them.

Council Composition:

• 40 youth members

  • 35 voting members, each representing a Colorado senate district

  • 1 voting member from the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe

  • 1 voting member from the Southern Ute Indian Tribe

  • 3 non-voting members selected to ensure diversity, especially for rural areas

• Terms:

  • 2-year terms, starting on July 1

  • Members can serve more than one term

• Application Process:

  • The application opens every spring at www.coyac.org/apply