18 July 2018

Students and young persons between the ages of 15 and 21 throughout Gunnedah Shire have the chance to experience being Mayor for a day as part of the annual NSW Local Government Week (July 30 – August 5) celebrations.

Young persons who would like to discover more about the role Local Government plays in the community can follow the Gunnedah Shire Council Mayor Jamie Chaffey from 10.00am to 2.00pm on Tuesday, 31 July.

Cr Chaffey said the competition was aimed at stimulating interest in, and promoting the role, Local Government plays in the community.

“The theme for 2018 Local Government week is ‘The Power of Community’; a fitting theme for encouraging the young people in our area to see what a thriving and positive community can do,” Cr Chaffey said.

“It is an opportunity during Local Government Week to reach out, especially to young people, and highlight our roles and responsibilities as a Council; what we do; the processes we follow and most importantly; how they can be more involved and informed.”

To apply for the Mayor for a Day initiative students must write a submission answering two questions; what they hope to get out of being Mayor for a day and why they should be chosen.

A panel will select a winner and the student will be invited to act as Mayor for a Day, tour Council facilities, receive briefings, meet Councillors and senior staff and assist Mayor Jamie Chaffey in his day-to-day duties. Mayor for a Day applications will be received up until 5.00pm on Thursday, July 26.

To apply visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/mayorforaday

The successful applicant will be notified on Friday, 27 July 2018.

For further information contact Cultural Precinct Supervisor Lauren Mackley on (02) 6740 2100.

Photo Caption: Mayor for Day initiative in 2013, former Gunnedah High School students Josh Day and Courtney Brandon with then Mayor Cr Owen Hasler.

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Media Contact: Brooke Maisey 6740 2100