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The Township of Tiny joins other municipalities across Ontario in celebrating Local Government Week the 3rd week in October annually. This is an opportunity for students and youth to increase their civic awareness and share their ideas about what's important to them as Tiny residents. Local Government Week was developed by the Province of Ontario, the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks, and Treasurers of Ontario, and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario to celebrate the key role that Ontario local governments play in helping to define the character, priorities, and amenities of communities.
Understanding municipal government is to appreciate the range of services provided to residents and businesses in the community. While some refer to municipal government as the third order of government, anyone that has ever served on a council or worked within its administration will say it’s the first order of government - it is the order of government closest to the people. The week is meant to educate the public on the importance and operation of municipal government.