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
- Council-Administration Round Table
- Development Appeal Board
- Grant Review Committee
- Heritage Committee
- Homelessness Commission
- Mayor's Task Force on Economic Development
- Yellowknife Combative Sports Commission
Technical Committees
Former Committees
- Aquatic Centre Advisory Committee
- Budget Policies Task Force
- Canada Winter Games Working Committee
- Community Energy Planning Committee
- Social Issues Committee
- University/Post-Secondary Advisory 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:
| Audit Committee |
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The City of Yellowknife is currently seeking an accountant to fill a vacancy on its Audit Committee. The Audit Committee makes recommendations to City Council in all matters pertaining to the financial reporting process. The Audit Committee meets on a quarterly basis and members will be paid honorarium. Individuals should apply online or submit a Letter of Application, explaining their interest in serving on the Audit Committee, to the City Clerk, City of Yellowknife, City Hall, Yellowknife, NT, fax 920-5649; or email cityclerk@yellowknife.ca. The deadline for receipt of application is Friday, November 5, 2021. For more information, please contact the City’s Corporate Services Department at 920-5685. |
| Grant Review Committee |
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The City is currently accepting applications for a member 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. Individuals should apply online or submit a Letter of Application to the City Clerk at Yellowknife City Hall; fax 920-5649; or email cityclerk@yellowknife.ca. The deadline for receipt of applications is Friday, November 5, 2021. For more information, please contact the City at 920-5647. |
| Application for Committee Appointment |
| Application for Committee Appointment |
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Winter Hours effective following the Labour Day Weekend
until prior to the Victoria Day Weekend (September to May)
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Saturday and Sunday: Closed
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until prior to the Labour Day Weekend (May to September)
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Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Mailing Address & Phone Numbers
Yellowknife City Hall
4807 - 52 Street, P.O. Box 580, Yellowknife, NT X1A 2N4
Switchboard - (867) 920-5600
Mayor/City Manager - (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