Utah Youth Advisory Association

Youth Voice. Civic Action. Utah Impact.

Build Leaders Now.

UYAA is a youth-led civic association. We govern our members internally through elections, branches, and congress—while we advise Utah leaders externally with researched youth perspectives and practical recommendations. UYAA is not a government agency and does not exercise legal governmental authority.

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What UYAA does

Members participate in a structured system inspired by public civics: a House of Youth Representatives and Youth Senate consider bills and advisories; elected officers lead the executive side; and the organization adopts internal rules that guide how members work together. Separately, UYAA may publish advisories and recommendations intended to inform Utah leaders and communities—always as a civic association, not as a state department or agency.

Through three branches, members practice how power is checked and balanced inside a real organization. Congress is where language is debated, amended, and voted on; officers carry out adopted priorities; review pathways help keep rules fair. When items are ready for the public, they appear as bills and advisories so communities can see youth-informed work in plain language.

What you can do next

  • Become a member — create an account or apply for review on the Membership page, then use member tools when you are signed in.
  • Speak up on issues — share what matters in your school or community through Submit an Issue; staff review submissions before anything may appear publicly.
  • Follow the process — read how Congress moves items, how elections choose leaders, and what the constitution frames for the association.
  • Go deeper — the About page explains purpose, limits (UYAA is not a government agency), and how advising fits civic life.

New here? Start with About UYAA or jump straight to Membership if you are ready to participate.

Explore UYAA

About UYAA

Purpose, governance, advisory role, and disclaimer.

Branches

Legislative, executive, and judicial structure.

Congress

Bill flow, chambers, president, veto override.

Membership

Benefits, perks, and pathways.

Elections

At-large process and voting.

Submit an Issue

Send issues for staff review.

Bills & Advisories

Public legislative items (staff-published).

Constitution

Articles I–XI: Congress, executive branch, elections, and more.