Ward Map A team of 10 councillors has been elected to govern the City and shape its future direction. Councillors are elected by the residents to make decisions for the betterment of the community. The Council was elected in March 2000 and will remain in office for a three year period. The City is divided into five wards and two councillors have been elected to represent each ward.
All Councillors are however responsible for making decisions regarding the whole municipality.
Decisions are made at Council Meetings, which are held every three weeks, and everyone is invited to attend these meetings. The Mayor of Whitehorse is chosen by the councillors to serve as the principal ambassador for the City.