In December it was revealed that the National Scrutiny Group of young people will advise ministers on how government policies affect them and their families.
The government has said the group will afford young people the chance to “youth proof” government policy.
The British Youth Council, which is setting up the advisory group, will be overseeing the recruitment process of suitable candidates to the positions.
Each of the 15 members, who must already be a locally-elected representative within their local authority and be 19 or under, will be allocated a “special interest” in a particular area of policy.
The group, alongside a youth select committee, will monitor government policy and advise ministers.
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