MISSION STATEMENT

The Association of Yukon Communities will assist our communities in their endeavour to achieve and sustain strong and effective local government, thereby improving the quality of  life for all the people of this Territory.

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The Association was founded in March of 1974 under the name of the Association of Yukon Municipalities (AYM) by Mayors Colin Mayes of Dawson City, Rennie Mitchell of the Town of Faro and Paul Lucier of the City of Whitehorse.  On May 28, 1975 the Association was incorporated under the name of the Association of Yukon Communities (AYC).  The incorporation of the Association allowed for better representation of the Local Improvement Districts, now known as Local Advisory Councils.

The purpose of the Association is to further the establishment of responsible government at the community level and to provide a united approach to community ambitions. AYC assists communities in their endeavour to achieve and sustain strong and effective local government, thereby improving the quality of life for all of the people of the Territory.

The Association is made up of an Executive of a President, Past President, 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice President and Board of Directors made up of representatives from all members and two staff.

AYC holds a membership and voting rights with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities where it has the ability to take local issues to a national level.  AYC also holds Associate Memberships with the Alaska Municipal League in Alaska in order to stay current with cross-border issues.

 Purpose

• Ø          Further the establishment of responsible government at the community level
• Ø           Provide a united approach to community ambitions
• Ø           Advance the ambitions and goals of its member communities in Yukon by developing a shared common vision of the future
• Ø           Effectively serve as the spokesperson and represent members in matters affecting them or the welfare of their communities
• Ø           Provide programs and services of common interest to the members
• Ø           Provide a voice to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities