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. 5119) 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:

Accessibility Advisory Committee

Are you looking to make a difference in your community? Why not consider serving as a volunteer member of the Accessibility Advisory Committee?

The Accessibility Advisory Committee provides advice to the municipal council on identifying, preventing and eliminating barriers to people with disabilities in municipal programs, services, initiatives and facilities. The committee plays a pivotal role in helping the City of Yellowknife to become an accessible community.

Seven members of the advisory committee must be members of the public that reflect a diversity of the types of accessibility issues faced by residents of our community.

Disability includes a physical, mental, intellectual, learning, or sensory impairment—including an episodic disability—that, in interaction with a barrier, hinders an individual’s full and effective participation in society.

Membership may also include individuals representing a broad range of under-served and equity seeking groups such as, but not limited to:

i. Indigenous peoples;

ii. Faith based groups;

iii. LGBTQ2S+;

iv. Newcomers, new Canadians;

v. Persons living in poverty;

vi. Racialized people, people of diverse ethnic or cultural origin;

vii. Seniors;

viii. Women;

ix. Youth.

Applications are available online or can be picked up at City Hall. Your completed application may be submitted online, by mail, in person, or by email to:

Address: 4807 – 52 Street, P.O. Box 580, Yellowknife, NT X1A 2N4

E-mail: cityclerk@yellowknife.ca

Subject line: Accessibility Advisory Committee Volunteer

For more information about the Accessibility Advisory Committee, refer to Terms of Reference or contact the City at (867)920-5602 or email cityclerk@yellowknife.ca.

The deadline for receipt of application is February 19, 2026.

Heritage Committee

The City of Yellowknife is currently seeking two volunteers to fill vacancies on the 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 or submit a Letter of Interest by Friday, February 6, 2026 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