Proclamation for Local Government Week (October 15th to 21st, 2023)

Whereas the municipal level of government performs the functions that significantly impact the day to day life of citizens throughout the world; and

Whereas the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO), the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) acknowledge and celebrate the significant role that municipal governments play in helping to define the character, priorities, physical make up and quality of life of communities across Ontario; and

Whereas the third week of October in each year is celebrated as Local Government Week across the Province of Ontario; and

Whereas the Clerk’s Office will be welcoming local school classes to visit Town Hall during the month of October 2023 to educate and raise awareness about the role that local government plays in people’s everyday lives and the many opportunities that they can avail themselves of from their local government; and

Whereas the Town of Arnprior will be holding a “Mayor for a Day” contest for students in Grades 1 to 5 where students will be asked to answer the question “What is your favourite part of the Town of Arnprior?” through a drawing, photo, video, or short essay; and

Now Therefore I, Lisa McGee, Mayor, do hereby proclaim October 15th to 21st, 2023 as Local Government Week in the Town of Arnprior and encourage all residents to learn more about municipal government and how they can get involved.

Lisa McGee, Mayor
Town of Arnprior