Committees And Boards

Town Council establishes committees and boards to research issues and make recommendations to Council.

Council Boards and Committees 

The Administration Committee meets on a monthly basis during the week in between Town Council meetings.  It provides direction and recommendations to Council and staff regarding the administrative and financial matters of the Town of Inuvik.

The appointed members are:

  • Mayor Peter Clarkson
  • Deputy Mayor Steven Baryluk 
  • Councillor Melinda Gillis

The Public Works Committee meets on a monthly basis during the week in between Town Council meetings. It provides direction and recommendations to Council and staff regarding the operation and management of the Town's public services department.

The appointed members are:

  • Mayor Peter Clarkson
  • Councillor Mario Lemieux
  • Councillor Kendall McDonald
  • Councillor Kurt Wainman

The By-law Review Committee's main function is to conduct a continuous review and analysis of Town of Inuvik by-laws as per a prioritized schedule.

The appointed members are:

  • Mayor Peter Clarkson
  • Deputy Mayor Steven Baryluk
  • Councillor Ned Day
  • Councillor Kurt Wainman.

The Inuvik Parks, Recreation & Leisure and Economic Development & Tourism Committee was established to ensure that balanced and varied recreation programs exist within and for our community as well as providing direction and recommendations to Council and staff regarding the economic development priorities and considerations of the Town of Inuvik.

Members: 

  • Mayor Peter Clarkson
  • Councillor Alana Mero
  • Councillor Jennifer Parrott

The Naming Committee was established to review applications to add names to the Names Reserve List and applications to name or rename municipal facilities or parks.  Members are appointed on a two (2) year term and expires May 31 2025.

The committee meets semi-annually based on requests. 

The appointed Council members are:

  • Councillor Alana Mero
  • Councillor Melinda Gillis

Members at large:

  • Corrine Bullock
  • Marisa Ivany
  • Shirley Kisoun
  • Jessi McLeod
  • Anna Pingo

The Lottery Committee was established to review lottery and bingo applications and to assign the dates to applicants.  Members are appointed on a three (3) year term, expiring at the end of Council's term of office.

The committee meets semi-annually, usually in March and September.

The appointed Council members are:

  • Mayor Peter Clarkson
  • Councillor Ned Day
  • Councillor Alana Mero

Members at Large:

  • Dononvan Arey
  • Elizabeth Gordon
  • Bernice Furlong
  • Melba Mitchell
  • Nick Saturnino
  • Don Fisher
  • Merle Carpenter

External Boards and Committees 

The development appeal board is activated when the Town receives an application for appeal on development taking place within the community. 

Members

2 Councillors appointed when an appeal is received

The board of revision meets annually as per the Property Assessment and Taxation Act to hear property assessment complaints.  Board members are appointed on an annual basis. 

Committee and Board Vacancies 

The Town of Inuvik is currently seeking members for the Naming Committee.

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