Role and Responsibilities

The role and responsibilities of the Young Mayor are:

• Represent the interests of Newham's young people to the Mayor, Councillors, businesses, the wider community and other public service providers
• Represent all of Newham's young people and their interests regardless of ethnicity, religion, gender, class or sexuality
• Consult closely with the Youth Council and young people at large to build greater understanding of young people's needs
• Promote the interests of Newham's young people to Newham residents and externally
• Attend events of interest and importance to Newham's young people
• Initiate projects and schemes for young people using the Young Mayor's fund
• Offer advice and help to Councillors and Council Officers developing services for young people

Responsibilities and Expectations

The Young Mayor of Newham can expect to;

• Meet regularly with the Mayor; Council officers; Councillors; other organisations in the voluntary sector, or business, or public bodies (e.g. NHS); the Youth Council; and the borough's young people
• Deliver projects from their budget; attract additional funding for such projects; offer advice and represent the views of young people to decision-makers; and consult other young people on your projects and issues up for consideration
• Be visible at opening ceremonies, award ceremonies, consultation events, civic events, like the Mayor's Show; and events outside the borough. This involves meeting people and giving speeches
• Read, plans and organise responses on behalf of young people. This will involve meeting with Youth Council members or interested young people and reflecting their views in the response
• Be assisted and advised by a senior council officer who will set up meetings, draft speeches, help compose letters and responses, organise engagements and take forward the Young Mayor's projects