The Youth Council serves as Chemung Schuyler Steuben (CSS) Workforce New York's architect for a comprehensive workforce delivery system for youth in the tri-county area. The Youth Council: Completes a resource map of available youth service in the area; Develops a coordinated youth policy; Strengthens linkages between existing local youth services; Develops the youth portion of the workforce plan; Recommends youth service providers to the Workforce New York Board; and Oversees youth service providers. Youth Council Member Responsibilities Believe in and actively work toward the implementation of the vision and guiding principles. Advocate for all youth first and the member's individual organization/program second. Accept assignments from the chairperson of the CSS Youth Council and CSS Workforce New York Board consistent with the goals of the local plan. Assist in the design and delivery of youth programming activities under the federal Workforce Investment Act of 1998. Assist in the development of local youth programming policy. Assist in broadening the youth employment and training focus to incorporate a youth development perspective. Assist in the collection and analysis of data pertaining to youth employment, education and development activities in the tri-county area. Work toward the creation of strong linkages among partners to maximize resources, create a continuum of service interventions and work to leverage funds to ensure appropriate activities and services are available to all youth. Actively participate in work groups and regularly attend Youth Council meetings. Communicate information back to representative groups.