Committees of Council are established to study issues and make recommendations to City Council. They are broken down into 2 categories:
Standing Committees
Ad Hoc Committees
- Audit Committee
- Aquatic Centre Development Committee
- Board of Revision
- Community Advisory Board on Homelessness
- Community Energy Planning Committee
- Development Appeal Board
- Grant Review Committee
- Heritage Committee
- Mayor's Task Force on Economic Development
- Yellowknife Combative Sports Commission
- University/Post-Secondary Advisory Committee
Technical Committees
Former Committees
- Aquatic Centre Advisory Committee
- Budget Policies Task Force
- Canada Winter Games Working Committee
- Social Issues Committee
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. 4250) 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:
| Mayor's Task Force on Economic Development |
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The City of Yellowknife is currently seeking volunteers to fill a vacancy for one representative from Arts, Crafts and Film on the Mayor’s Task Force on Economic Development. The purpose of the Task Force is to provide input into development of the City of Yellowknife’s 2019-2024 Economic Development Strategy (the “Strategy”) and provide ongoing advice in the implementation phase of the Strategy. 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 with resume, 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 email cityclerk@yellowknife.ca. For further information, please contact the City at 920-5600. The deadline for receipt of application has been extended to Friday, November 1, 2019. |
| Application for Committee Appointment |
| Application for Committee Appointment |