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The Association of Yukon Communities (AYC) New Executive Elected

Tuesday, 12 May 2020 18:38

The Association of Yukon Communities elected a new executive at the recent Annual General Meeting. 

Due to COVID19 restrictions, the AGM was held through a virtual platform. As per the association's constitution and bylaws, an election for the four positions of the executive of the board of directors is conducted every two years.

The newly elected executive brings a diversity of experience and a broad range of expertise in municipal government.

  • Gord Curran, Mayor of the Village of Teslin was elected President
  • Jan Stick, Councillor for the City of Whitehorse was elected 1st Vice President
  • Scott Bolton, Mayor of the Village of Mayo was elected 2nd Vice President
  • Tara Wheeler, Councillor for the Village of Carmacks became the Past President

President Gord Curran said in a statement:

"It is an honour to be elected as President by our membership, especially during this time. I appreciate being entrusted to lead the organization for the next two years. During this unprecedented and challenging time, the Association of Yukon Communities must continue to work closely with the Government of Yukon to develop immediate and longer-term strategies to protect and continue to help grow communities in the Yukon sustainably. AYC has a solid foundation, an outstanding and diverse executive, and dedicated staff that will enable us to meet the challenges ahead.
The Association of Yukon Communities is the catalyst for effective, sustainable local governments that support strong communities, thus improving the lives of all Yukoners."

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