Chippewas of the Thames First Nation Governance Manual - Cottfn

another Councillor or staff person of Council is authorized under these polices to act in such a
role.
3.8 REPORTING AND ACCESS TO INFORMATION
Council will report, on an annual basis or with such greater frequency as may be reasonable required, to
the Membership on the First Nation’s financial statements and First Nation administered programs and
services.
Subject to these polices, Council shall permit Members access, at all reasonable times, to the nonconfidential
minutes of Council meetings; First Nation laws, by-laws and resolutions, the First Nation
annual budget, monthly financial statements, audit reports and First Nation’s administrative policies.
Personal information about Members will not be disclosed to any Person except in accordance with the
First Nation’s privacy laws and policies and, in the absence thereof, generally accepted privacy
principles.
3.9 ACCOUNTABLITY
Council is accountable to the First Nation and the Members in the performance of its duties and
obligations.
Chief and Councillors must carry out their duties in good faith and with diligence, care and skill.
3.10 ENFORCEMENT
Council has the authority to make and enforce its own rules and penalties for Chief and Councillors who
are found negligent in carrying out (or failing to carry out) their duties or are otherwise in contravention
with these policies.
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