Mayor and council dismissed in Enterprise, N.W.T., as territory appoints administrator for hamlet
Minister points to 'governance, financial and operational challenges' as reasons for move
Mayor and councillors in Enterprise, N.W.T., have been dismissed as the tiny South Slave hamlet has been placed under administration.
The territory's Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA) Minister Vince McKay made the announcement Wednesday in a news release. He cited "governance, financial and operational challenges" as reasons for the move.
Grant Hood was appointed municipal administrator for the community of around 100 people. Hood was previously the senior administrative officer in Inuvik.
"This exceptional measure has been deemed necessary to stabilize operations, ensure good governance and address the challenges that have faced the hamlet," the release states.
Enterprise is still recovering from a wildfire in 2023 that tore through the community, burning down several homes and businesses and displacing most of the community's residents.
The community faced further turmoil when the majority of the council quit in early 2024, shortly after being elected. Some said it was for lack of confidence in then-mayor Sandra McMaster. McMaster then resigned five months later, leaving deputy mayor Barb Hart at the helm.
Residents can contact Hood with concerns or questions about government operations while the community is under administration, the release states.