The Behchokö, Gamètì, Wekweetì and Whatì Community Governments were established on August 4th, 2005 as a result of the signing of the Tåîchô Agreement. It is an independent public government with powers and responsibilities similar to the municipal government of other NWT communities.
Tåîchô Community Government Act established the community government of Behchokö, Whatì, Gamètì, and Wekweetì, and describes their boundaries. This Act covers the composition and role of the community council, eligibility to vote, the duties of the chief, and it details the powers of these municipalities. A copy of the Act is available online from the Government of the Northwest Territories, or click here for the PDF copy.
The Tåîchô Community Government of Behchokö is a municipal corporation with responsibilities for community planning, public works and community improvements, public utilities such as water quality, water delivery and sewage services as well as emergency response planning and fire protection, recreation and other services such as bylaw enforcement.
The Community Government administers all lands within Behchokö, and regulates land use and development through its Community Plan, Zoning By-law, leasing, and Development Permit processes.
A Community Government Council consists of 10 members and lead by a Chief elected by Tåîchô citizens. Elections are every four years.
Chief: Clifford Daniels
Senior Administrative Officer: David Steele
Assistant Senior Administrative Officer: Louisa Wedzin
Mailing Address: PO Box 68 Behchokö, NT X0E 0Y0
Email: reception@behchoko.ca
Administration Office Tel: 867.392.6500
Fax: 867.392.6139
Fire Emergency: 867.392.2222
Works: 867.392.6111
Sewer & Water Rae 867.392.6966
Sewer & Water Edzo 867.371.4501
