LEWISTON — The City of Lewiston has announced that members are being sought for the 2012-13 Lewiston Youth Advisory Council year of service, which will run from July 2012 to July 2013.

Youths who reside in Lewiston are encouraged to apply for membership on the council, and applications will be made available at Lewiston High School, St. Dominic Academy, Lewiston Middle School, the Lewiston City Administrator’s Office at 27 Pine St. and the Lewiston Recreation Department at 65 Central Ave. The deadline for application submission is May 16.

To be considered for membership, an individual must be a Lewiston resident and a high school student or home schooled student in grades 9-12 or at the time of application, an 8th-grade student who will be entering grade 9 in the upcoming academic year. Current members may re-apply.

The council was first established by the Lewiston City Council in October  2001 and has since received local, state and national recognition. The LYAC enables youth to work toward goals to empower youth community-wide, as well as undertake service projects that enhance the community. The youth council also serves as a liaison between the youth of the community and the city. Members of the youth council also have the opportunity to participate in Lewiston City Council meetings on a rotating basis.

A selection committee will review all submitted LYAC applications, conduct group interviews and appoint up to 15 youths. The committee will make its selection by the last Friday in June.

For more information, visit www.lewistonmaine.gov/lyac.