Advisory Committees and Boards are long term groups established under various legislation or needs of the City. Members contribute to the development of policies, procedures and initiatives by working with Council to improve services and programs for our community.
Role of Council Committees
City Council is first and foremost a local government, with one its primary roles being representation. Council committees are a tool used by Council in its representation role, to provide valuable input from a broad base in the community.
Just as City Council does not get involved in the day-to-day operations of the Administration, the Council Committees also do not address administrative matters, but focus on higher-level policy issues.
The work of Council Committees comes from several sources:
- City Council
- Citizens
- Administration
- The Council Committee itself
Once the appropriate reviews on matters before a Council Committee are completed by that Council Committee, with input being provided from the Administration and other affected bodies, a report with recommendation(s) is prepared and submitted to City Council for its review and decision.
All Committee Meetings are open to the public and all meeting dates and times are posted on the Council and Committee Calendar.
The City of Yorkton Procedure Bylaw sets out the rules and provisions for the conduct of business in Council meetings and meetings of Council's committees.
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We value diversity and encourage applications from members of Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, women and people of all abilities.
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Thank you for your interest in participating in your local government. Applications for new board members will open in the fall.
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How are appointments made? |
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Applications are compiled and forwarded to the Mayor for review and recommendation. The Mayor's recommendations are taken to City Council for final approval. |
What happens if I am appointed? |
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You will receive formal notification of your appointment from the Mayor's Office. The letter will indicate the term of your appointment and any other information you should know. |
Current Appointments
The Mayor is an ex-officio voting member of all Board and Committee meetings, but is not included in determining a quorum.
Members of Council may attend Board and Committee meetings and may take part in the proceedings of same, however unless appointed as a member, shall not have a vote.
All appointments are served on a voluntary basis, with exception to the Development Appeal Board. Appointments are for one-year terms, or as otherwise stated.
* indicates a member new to the board
** indicates a Councillor new to the board
Board of Revision |
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Requirement under The Cities Act Sec. 192 2022 Assessment Year – Nor-Sask Board Services MembersTimothy P Furlong – Member Glen Neuert - Member Kirby Fesser – Member Sabrina Saccucci - Member Michael Ligtermoet - Board Secretary
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Civic Recognition Awards Committee |
PurposeTo establish a Civic Recognition Awards Committee and establish parameters to adjudicate and annually recommend Yorkton Civic Recognition Award recipients to Council as well as adjudicate and recommend recipients of Certificate of Achievement nominations. City Council Policy No. 10.440 MembersMayor Mitch Hippsley Councillor Quinn Haider Councillor Chris Wyatt Gerry Peppler Tom Seeley
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Municipal Heritage Advisory Sub-Committee |
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City Council Policy No. 10.300 MembersGene Denischuk Tamara Hall Geraldine Hippsley Larry Pearen |
Development Appeals Board |
PurposeTo adjudicate planning and development appeals pursuant to Section 3.16.1 of Zoning Bylaw No. 14/2003 and as provided for under Section 26, and Sections 213 to 227, inclusive, of The Planning and Development Act, 2007, and subsequent amendments thereto. Development Appeals Board Bylaw MembersArliss Dellow Jerome Niezgoda Stephen Rosowsky* CV Sastry Sheldon Stechyshyn |
District Planning Commission |
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Planning District Agreement Bylaw MembersMayor Mitch Hippsley** – representing City of Yorkton Councillor Ken Chyz – representing City of Yorkton |
Economic Development Committee |
PurposeThe purpose of the Committee is to provide strategic direction with its recommendations to Council and centralize the efforts of different stakeholders in order to foster the process of sustainable economic development in the City of Yorkton and area. Economic Development Committee Bylaw MembersCouncillor Dustin Brears Councillor Darcy Zaharia Memory Antoine-Delorme* Brian Hilderman* Box Knox* Don Reed CV Sastry Raymond Sharp* Marty Sveinbjornson Gwen Machnee* |
Emergency Measures Organization |
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Requirement under the Emergency Act Section 9 (1) and City of Yorkton Bylaw No. 7/98 MembersTrevor Morrisey, EMO Coordinator Mayor Mitch Hippsley Councillor Dustin Brears Councillor Ken Chyz Councillor Randy Goulden Councillor Quinn Haider Councillor Chris Wyatt Councillor Darcy Zaharia |
Environmental Committee |
PurposeThe purpose of the Environmental Committee is to advise and assist the Council with respect to all matters pertaining to water treatment, wastewater treatment and solid waste management within the City of Yorkton. MembersCouncillor Dustin Brears Councillor Darcy Zaharia Sandra Bilan Stefan Bymak Tom Courville Shannon Erickson Matt Poier Jason Signarowski Malena Vroom |
Gallagher Centre Management Board |
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Per the agreement with Yorkton Agricultural and Industrial Exhibition Association - July 12/2013 MembersMayor Mitch Hippsley Councillor Dustin Brears Councillor Ken Chyz Councillor Randy Goulden (Chair) Councillor Quinn Haider |
Parkland Regional Library Board |
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Requirement under The Public Libraries Act, 1996 32(3) & (4). MembersCouncillor Chris Wyatt Juanita Brown Tamara Hall Lauretta Ritchie-McInnes
AlternatesEileen Dellow Luba Magis* Melinda Sevilla Malena Vroom |
Planning & Infrastructure Commission |
PurposeThe Commission will investigate and study land use related activities, demographic trends, municipal infrastructure related to the planning and development of the community including related capital projects, and/or any other matter inside or outside the municipality, that, in the opinion of the Commission, is related to the physical, social or economic circumstances of the municipality and affects or may affect development of the municipality. Planning & Infrastructure Commission Bylaw MembersCouncillor Randy Goulden Councillor Quinn Haider Eugene Fedorowich Doug Forster Gordon Gendur (Good Spirit School Division) Isabel O'Soup Amit Patel* Mike Popowich Eleanor Shumay Glen Tymiak Patricia Zaryski (Christ the Teacher Catholic School Division) |
Property Standards Appeal Board |
MembersMayor Mitch Hippsley Councillor Dustin Brears Councillor Ken Chyz Councillor Chris Wyatt Councillor Darcy Zaharia |
Protective Services Committee |
PurposeTo advise and assist City Council with respect to all matters pertaining to the safety and protection of people and property within the municipality; specifically those services provided by Police, Fire Services, Emergency Measures, Bylaw Enforcement, Ambulance, and 911 within the City of Yorkton. Protective Services Committee Bylaw MembersMayor Mitch Hippsley Councillor Dustin Brears** Donna Evans Michelle Goulden Greg Klingspon* Terri-Ann Lepowick Larry Pearen Lauretta Ritchie-McInnes Scott Robertson* Andrew Sedley |
Recreation and Community Services |
PurposeThe Recreation and Community Services Committee's purpose is to guide Administration and recommend to City Council ways to improve community, parks and recreation services in the City of Yorkton. Recreation and Community Services Bylaw MembersCouncillor Ken Chyz Councillor Randy Goulden Donna Brothwell Katie Ecklund* Tamara Hall* Yuri Forbes-Petrovich* Melinda Sevilla Scott Sharpe* Tonia Vermette Delmar Zwirsky |
Yorkton Municipal Airport Authority Inc. |
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Requirement under The Business Corporations Act MembersMayor Mitch Hippsley Councillor Dustin Brears Councillor Ken Chyz Councillor Randy Goulden Councillor Quinn Haider Councillor Chris Wyatt Councillor Darcy Zaharia |
Yorkton Business Improvement District |
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Business Improvement District Bylaw MembersCouncillor Ken Chyz Phoebe Buckle Sean Craib-Petkau Doug Hull Edith Montesclaros* Dave Nussbaumer Gale Pelletier Andrew Rae Lauretta Richie-McInnes Damon Syrota Bruce Thurston |
Yorkton Housing Corporation Board |
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Yorkton Housing Corporation Board MembersMayor Mitch Hippsley Councillor Dustin Brears Councillor Ken Chyz Councillor Randy Goulden Councillor Quinn Haider Councillor Chris Wyatt Councillor Darcy Zaharia |
Yorkton Public Library Board |
PurposeThe purpose of the Yorkton Public Library Board is to provide advice and guidance to Yorkton City Council, the Board and Director of the Parkland Regional Library as well as the Chief Librarian for the Yorkton Public Library on maintaining and enhancing library services in the City of Yorkton. Establish Local Library - Bylaw No. 13/2015 MembersCouncillor Chris Wyatt Juanita Brown Eileen Dellow Tamara Hall Luba Magis* Lauretta Ritchie-McInnes Melinda Sevilla Malena Vroom Darcy McLeod – Ex-officio |