Hay River is known as the Hub of the North, for its vital role in the transportation history of the NWT.
It is the end of the CN Rail line and home to the Northern Transportation Company Ltd. (NTCL) shipyard. From here, fuel, food and other materials are transported to communities throughout the NWT.
From May 13-16, 2010, Community Government representatives, GNWT officials and others will gather in Hay River for the NWTAC's 44th Annual General Meeting.
We are pleased to announce that entertainment
has been confirmed for the AGM Banquet and Auction. Comedian Dave
Hemstad will provide post-dinner entertainment on Friday night and will
play Auctioneer. It is sure to be a fantastic evening.
Since 1967, the NWT Association of Communities has been the leading voice of Community Governments in the NWT. By working together toward the common goal of building stronger, sustainable and self-sufficient communities, we believe we have been able to make remarkable achievements.
At our Annual General Meeting, which starts on the first Thursday of May every year, we gather to celebrate our accomplishments and set goals for the coming year. It’s the one time a year when Community Government leaders from every region of the NWT gather in the same community We invite you to partner with us from May 13-16, 2009 in Hay River to help make our 44th annual general meeting a rousing success.
There are a variety of exciting opportunities.
Download a copy of the brochure or call the NWTAC office at (867) 873-8359/
11 Exhibitors will be on hand to share information with AGM Attendees. The Info Fair will be held in the Arena at the Don Stewart Recreation Centre from 12-1:30 pm on Friday May 14 and Saturday May 15.
Representatives will be on hand from the following organizations;
- MACA
- LGANT
- NCIP
- The Mackenzie Gas Project
The 2009 Annual General Meeting in Inuvik was attended by 55 delegates from 20 member Communities. Altogether, 110 people attended the AGM. The 2010 event will be held in Hay River.
Click to view the 2010 Agenda (FINAL)
The NWTAC holds its annual meeting starting the second Thursday of May. In 2010, our AGM will be held in Hay River, from May 13-16.
We are expecting over 130 attendees, 11 Info Fair Exhibitors
and delegates from 24 of our 27 Member Communities including
representatives from all levels of Government, the Federation of
Canadian Municipalities and many of our Sister Associations. This will
be one of the largest AGMs in recent memory… thanks to you!
Our AGM offers Member Communities, Supportive Members, Sponsoring Partners and Observers an opportunity to come together to learn, network and conduct annual affairs of the Association.
During the AGM, Delegates establish policy direction of the Association and set priorities for the coming year.
In addition to the business affairs of the Association, the AGM events include:
There are a number of criteria that must be met in order to host an NWTAC annual general meeting
Contact the NWTAC for information
If there's something you'd like to see at the next AGM, contact AGM Coordinator Yvonne Fleming.
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