The program selects a student from grade 7 to 9 to represent the municipality's next generation for one year, providing a focus for their views to be heard by the West Tamar Council.

Exeter High School grade 9 student Chloe White was chosen to take the role in the program's first year last December.

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"Coming into this role I really wanted to have influence and contribute to the community that I live in, through the people and the environment," she said.

"I believe that I have achieved that and so much more, picking up valuable personal skills such as public speaking through training with Dylan Hesp, as well as being a part of the launch of the Share the Dignity Pink Box dispenser at the Windsor Community Precinct, making sanitary products available to those in need."

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Replacing Ms White in the position for the next year is Launceston Christian School student Elizabeth Sexton, who will be in grade 9 when she serves her term in 2022.

Ms Sexton said she believes she could make a difference and positively impact the community.

"I want to act upon what is right, not just talk about it, and as youth mayor, I will help to secure a good future for everyone, youthful and elderly," she said.

"I want to engage the youth in their local community and give them a voice in decisions that will ultimately affect them and their families, now and in the future."

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Mayor Christina Holmdahl said she had enjoyed sharing duties with the youth mayor and getting a young person's perspective on council and community matters.

"While we have always encouraged West Tamar youth to let us know what they want for our community, the youth mayor helps to streamline this communication by including young people in council's decision-making process, providing a stronger youth voice in the local community and increasing their understanding of the roles and functions of local government," she said.

"After a successful year working with Chloe White, I look forward to seeing Elizabeth grow in this role as she assists me in formal council duties, as well as hearing her thoughts and suggestions on improving life for young people in the West Tamar."

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