Local Government Week runs from Monday 29 July to Sunday 4 August with educational activities for primary and secondary students the focus.
"Local Government Week is designed to showcase the work councils do in their communities, including the wide variety of services we provide," said General Manager, Adrian Panuccio.
"As a sector we are responsible for a lot more than rates, roads and rubbish. We manage libraries, sports fields and parks, pools and playgrounds, cemeteries, economic development, community infrastructure, food safety checks, water and sewage, building and development, pet registration and more.
"We have a group of local, talented staff members, working to bring ever greater results to their community."
Councils also build partnerships with the State and Federal government to advocate for community priorities such as healthcare.
As the level of government closest to communities, councils are best placed to activate healthy local economies and thriving neighbourhoods.
This year's activities are focussed on helping primary and secondary school students better understand the role of local government and civic life.
A primary school drawing competition will run until Sunday 25 August. Students in years 3 to 6 are invited to participate with the permission of their parent or carer. Pick up an entry form from any MidCoast Council Library and participating primary school or download one from our website. First prize is a $150 #shopmidcoast gift voucher which can be spent at a variety of local businesses.
High schools have also been invited to participate in an intra-school event on 7 and 8 August at Taree Universities Campus.
