Committees of Council

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

Governance and Priorities Committee

Ad Hoc Committees

Technical Committees

Capital Area Committee

Administrative Committees

Accessibility 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

The City of Yellowknife is currently seeking an engineer 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 an 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.

For further information, please contact the City’s Corporate Services Department at 920-5650. The deadline for receipt of application has been extended to Friday, July 25, 2025.

Community Advisory Board on Homelessness

The City of Yellowknife is now accepting applications to fill vacancies on the Community Advisory Board on Homelessness for the following sectors:

two (2) representatives who have lived experience of homelessness;
one (1) representative from non-government Health organizations, including hospitals or other institutions, and organizations focused on mental health and addiction; and
one (1) representative from Veterans Affairs Canada or veterans serving organizations.

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:

Develop a Community Plan with a comprehensive understanding of homelessness priorities in Yellowknife and recommend for adoption by City Council for submission to the Federal Government for approval.
Advise the Reaching Home funding process by ensuring:

i. compliance with the Reaching Home program eligibility and Community Plan;

ii. supporting the planning and implementation of Coordinated Access;

iii. engagement with Indigenous organizations, key community organizations and individuals to gather pertinent information related to Yellowknife’s homelessness priorities;

iv. projects are aligned with the federally approved Community Plan priorities;

v. project feasibility, value for money and sustainability are endorsed; and

vi. an annual review of the Community Plan.

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 has been extended to Friday, July 25, 2025.

For more information, please contact the Director of Community Services at 920-5685.

Heritage Committee

The City of Yellowknife is seeking volunteers 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.

Applicants should apply online at online or submit a Letter of Interest by Friday, July 25, 2025 to the City Clerk, Yellowknife City Hall, P.O. Box 580, Yellowknife, NT, X1A 2N4; fax (867) 920-5649; or email cityclerk@yellowknife.ca.

For more information, please contact the City at 920-5622.

Application for Committee Appointment