Committees of Council are established to study issues and make recommendations to City Council. They are broken down into two categories: standing committees and ad hoc committees. City Council has also established technical and administrative committees to assist in various matters affecting the community. These committees do not require members of Council to be members of the committees, though they report to Council as necessary.
Standing Committees
Ad Hoc Committees
- Audit Committee
- Board of Revision
- Community Advisory Board on Homelessness
- Council-Administration Round Table
- Development Appeal Board
- Grant Review Committee
- Heritage Committee
- Homelessness Commission
- Human Resource and Compensation Committee
- Mayor's Task Force on Economic Development
- Yellowknife Combative Sports Commission
Technical Committees
Administrative Committees
Committee Orientation Guide
This Orientation Guide is is intended to be used as a guide and working tool for committee chairs, vice chairs, members and staff.
Council Procedure By-law
The rules of procedure for Council (Council Procedure By-law No. 4975) shall apply to all standing committees.
Committee Vacancies
Thank you for your interest in the City of Yellowknife's Committees, Boards and Commissions.
The following positions are currently available:
Development Appeal Board |
The City of Yellowknife is seeking individuals to fill a vacancy on its Development Appeal Board: an administrative tribunal which hears appeals by persons claiming to be affected by specific decisions made by the Development Officer. The City welcomes applications from all interested persons, however, those with a background or training in municipal planning or land administration are particularly encouraged to apply. Individuals should apply online or submit a Letter of Application, explaining their interest in serving on the Development Appeal Board, to the City Clerk at Yellowknife City Hall, P.O. Box 580, Yellowknife, NT, X1A 2N4; fax 920-5649; or email cityclerk@yellowknife.ca. The deadline for receipt of applications has been extended to Friday, April 26, 2024. For more information, please contact the City Clerk at 920-5646. |
Mayor's Task Force on Economic Development |
The City of Yellowknife is currently seeking volunteers to fill vacancies on the Mayor’s Task Force on Economic Development (MTFED) for one (1) representative from each of the following sectors:
The purpose of the Task Force is to provide input into the implementation of the City of Yellowknife’s 2019-2024 Economic Development Strategy (the “Strategy”) and provide advice regarding any economic development matters that City administration may seek input from the MTFED. In particular, the Task Force will assist in the development of the economic growth strategies for sectors identified by the Strategy, provide guidance on implementation, identify and leverage strength areas, and draw on existing economic development organizations, as well as municipal, territorial, Indigenous and federal governments, to ensure a collaborative effort resulting in economic growth. Individuals should apply online or submit a Letter of Application explaining their interest in serving on the Mayor’s Task Force on Economic Development to the City Clerk, City of Yellowknife, City Hall, Yellowknife, NT, fax 920-5649; or email cityclerk@yellowknife.ca. The deadline for receipt of applications has been extended until Friday, April 26, 2024. For further information, please contact the City at 920-5600. |
Application for Committee Appointment |
Application for Committee Appointment |