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
- Board of Revision
- Community Advisory Board on Homelessness
- Community Energy Planning Committee
- Council-Administration Round Table
- 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. 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:
| Community Advisory Board on Homelessness |
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The City of Yellowknife is now accepting applications for a representative from: an Indigenous Organization and an organization serving Seniors. The purpose of the Community Advisory Board on Homelessness (CAB) is to assist the City in an advisory capacity regarding homelessness issues within the municipal boundaries of the City of Yellowknife. The role of the CAB is to:
Individuals should apply online or submit a letter of interest to the City Clerk, City of Yellowknife, P.O. Box 580, Yellowknife, NT, X1A 2N4 fax 920-5649; or email cityclerk@yellowknife.ca. The deadline for applications is Friday, December 4, 2020. For more information, please contact the Director of Community Services at 920-5634. |
| Grant Review Committee |
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The City is currently accepting applications for members at large to serve on the Grant Review Committee. This advisory committee reviews all applications and makes recommendations to Council regarding the distribution of Grant Funding. |
| Heritage Committee |
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The City of Yellowknife is seeking a volunteer to fill a vacancy on its Heritage Committee – a body created to help conserve, protect and celebrate the heritage of Yellowknife for the benefit of present and future residents. The City welcomes applications from all interested persons, however, those with a strong knowledge of Yellowknife history are particularly encouraged to apply. |
| Application for Committee Appointment |
| Application for Committee Appointment |
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Mailing Address & Phone Numbers
Yellowknife City Hall
4807 - 52 Street, P.O. Box 580, Yellowknife, NT X1A 2N4
Switchboard - (867) 920-5600
Mayor/City Administrator - (867) 920-5634
Booking Clerk - (867) 669-3457
Municipal Enforcement (MED) - (867) 920-5630
After Hours (MED) - (867) 920-2737
After Hours (Public Works) - (867) 920-5699