Proclamation for Local Government Week (October 20th to 26th, 2024)

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 3rd full week in October in each year is celebrated as Local Government Week across the Province of Ontario; and

Whereas AMCTO has noted this year, Local Government Week is taking place from October 20-26, 2024, with the goal of increasing public and youth awareness and understanding of the amazing opportunities that exist within the sector, the importance of local government, how to get involved, and why we love what we do; and

Whereas the Clerk’s Office will be welcoming local school classes to visit Town Hall during the month of October 2024 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 Local Government Week contest for students and/or their classes in Grades 1, 5 and 10 where students will be asked to answer the question “What does your local government do for you?” through an artistic expression;

Now Therefore I, Lisa McGee, Mayor, do hereby proclaim October 20th to 26th, 2024 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