Chandler Morris has been selected to participate in the Offices of the New York State Inspector General’s inaugural Youth Advisory Council (YAC). Chandler was selected after the state reviewed applications from students throughout the state.
The inaugural Youth Advisory Council is a statewide virtual program that will bring together eighth-grade students from across New York state to explore government oversight, public service and civic engagement.
“The future of our country will be shaped by young people who are willing to ask hard questions and committed to making government work better,” said New York State Inspector General Lucy Lang. “Our Youth Advisory Council is an opportunity to start that conversation early, help students better understand how we all play a role in government accountability, and bring their perspectives into our work promoting public integrity in New York State government.”
The six-session program will run on select Wednesdays in October and November. Each weekly session will be organized around a central question and combine presentations from OIG staff with group discussions, interactive activities, and final student presentations on improving New York State government.
Session overviews:
- Welcome to OIG & Government Oversight
- How Government Works
- Investigating Government
- Ethics, Integrity & Public Service
- Your Voice in Government
- YAC Presentations & Celebration
Each session will include presentations from OIG staff and other public servants, group discussions, and interactive activities.
“I am very excited to be selected to serve on the Youth Advisory Council,” said Chandler Morris. “I think government is very interesting and I am looking forward to learning more as I attend the upcoming sessions.”