The Cass County Youth Commission program is a county-wide educational and leadership program for high school-aged youth. The program was developed by county government leaders to teach youth about local government, develop leadership skills and encourage youth to serve their schools and be engaged in their communities. The program was developed to encourage youth to be civically engaged and provide an opportunity for young people to have a voice in shaping the future of the communities where they live and the county.

MISSION STATEMENT The purpose of the Cass County Youth Commission is to empower potential young leaders in county government and enable them to take an active role in their community.

PROGRAM GOALS

1. To educate youth in the role of county government.

2. To identify and strengthen youth leadership skills.

3. To represent youth interests by serving as a liaison between the Cass County Commission and the youth of Cass County.

4. To empower youth to take an active role in their community.

5. To provide opportunities for youth from different geographic areas to know one another and develop a level of mutual trust and respect.