Locals aged between 15 and 21 are encouraged to apply and have the chance to follow current Gunnedah mayor Jamie Chaffey throughout a usual day in local government on July 31.

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.”

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Applications for the competition are now open, entrants are required to submit a written submission upon entry 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 Cr Chaffey in his day-to-day duties.

Mayor for a day applications will be received up until 5pm, July 26.

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

The successful applicant will be notified on July 27.

For further information contact Gunnedah Shire Council’s cultural precinct supervisor Lauren Mackley on 6740 2100.