Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in is looking for Citizens to sit on our Elections Committee in anticipation of our upcoming 2027 Council elections. This committee is comprised of up to three regular members and one alternate. The committee’s mandate includes:
•Maintaining the integrity of Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in elections
•Making sure that Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in law, policies, and practices are adhered to
•Conducting the election within the approved budget
•Appointing the Chief Returning Officer
•Appointing the Election Arbitrator
•Issuing the Notice of Election
•Participating in disputes
•Ensuring election records are sealed and transferred to Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in government for secure storage
The Election Committee is responsible for overseeing the election and verifying compliance with the Election Act.
A Member of the Election Committee cannot be any of the following:
•A member of the Council
•A Candidate for the election
•An employee of the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Government
•A member of a Candidate’s Immediate Family
Applications should be submitted by
November 13, 2026 to Molly Shore, Executive Assistant at executive.assistant@trondek.ca
Interested Citizens can also submit an application in person at the Hähkè Steve Taylor Administration Building at 1242 Front Street in Dawson or the Whitehorse Office at 101 – 1191 Front Street in Whitehorse.
Committee members will receive an honorarium for their time.