The first element is the Norwegian word midtre meaning "middle" and the last part is Gauldal which is the name of the valley through which the river Gaula flows.

The official blazon is "Vert, three crosses in pall conjoined argent" (Norwegian: I grønt tre sølv kors samlet i form av et gaffelkors).

This means the arms have a green field (background) and the charge is a design made up of three crosses, joined in the middle, which makes a Y-shaped figure.

The charge has a tincture of argent which means it is commonly colored white, but if it is made out of metal, then silver is used.

First, it symbolizes the landscape which is based on the meeting of the main Gauldal and Soknedal valleys at the village of Støren.

The municipal council (Kommunestyre) of Midtre Gauldal is made up of 33 representatives that are elected to four-year terms.

The tables below show the current and historical composition of the council by political party.

Here is a list of people who have held this position:[27] The newspaper Gauldalsposten is published in Midtre Gauldal.