Chippewas of the Thames First Nation Governance Manual - Cottfn

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or other applicable First Nation policies or laws. Council may, from time to time, authorize the Administrator or other staff to be signatories on behalf of the First Nation. 4.7 OTHER GOVERNMENTS Council shall: Subject to these policies, liaise with all levels of government and government agencies and departments on all matters affecting the First Nation. Represent the First Nation’s interests and the concerns of its members at meetings and conferences and report back to the Membership including but not limited to key issues and concerns raised at these meetings and conferences. Council has the discretion to delegate authority to designated bodies at the regional, provincial and national level, to speak on behalf of the First Nation on matters pertaining to the First Nation’s interests. 4.8 MEETINGS Council shall conduct its meetings in accordance with the procedures in Appendix B of this Leadership Manual and any other First Nations laws and policies. 4.9 PORTFOLIOS Council may establish portfolios whereby an individual Chief or Councillor will be delegated specific responsibilities in a specific area of Council’s jurisdiction. Portfolios will be established at the beginning of each Council term as soon as possible, but may be established throughout the Council term as needed. Role of Portfolio Holders Portfolio holders are advisors to Council of their portfolio area and will be considered the experts of Council in their given portfolio policy area. The advice of the portfolio holder will assist Council in their decision making process. Portfolio Holder Activity Attend meetings/conferences/functions and assemblies specific to their portfolio area as determined by Council Provide written reports of regional, provincial, national and international policy issues effecting the First Nation Liaise and network with individuals/organizations within their portfolio policy area as requested by Council Propose new and amendments to existing laws, bylaws and policy to the Council within their portfolio policy area Research the First Nation’s existing laws, bylaws and policies within their portfolio area Advocate for the First Nation’s issues within their portfolio area The following is a list of possible Council portfolio areas for consideration: LEADERSHIP MANUAL Page 13
1. Territory, Lands and Environment 2. Infrastructure 3. Health 4. Social Welfare 5. Governance 6. Treaty and Intergovernmental Affairs 7. Education 8. Justice 9. Culture and Language 4.10 EXTERNAL AGENCY AND ORGANIZATION REPRESENTATION A distinction exists between representation on organizations that have been developed in whole or in part by Chippewas of the Thames and with non-First Nation developed organizations who voluntarily invite the participation of Chippewas of the Thames. First Nation Developed Organizations: Council may appoint the Chief or Councillors to represent the First Nation’s interest on external agencies, entities or organization’s governance structures. The appointed Chief or Councillor’s ultimate loyalty in this regard is consistent with section 3.2 of this manual. In accordance with the policies stated in this manual, the Chief or Councillor appointed to an external representation position will: Submit meeting reports to the Council of each meeting attended on behalf of the First Nation Provide the Council Secretary with a copy of the organization’s latest minutes for file as requested by Council Ensure Council has access to the organization’s founding and corporate documents Consider Chippewas of the Thames’ best interest in all decision making matter WILL DISCLOSE ANY HONOURARIUM OR GIFTS RECIEVED FROM THE ORGANIZATION TO THE COUNCIL SECRETARY Non-First Nation developed Organizations: Advocate for Chippewas of the Thames best interest Ensure a positive relationship exists between Chippewas of the Thames and the organization 4.11 CHIEF’S ROLE The Chief is responsible for providing leadership to the Council and ensuring the integrity of Council’s internal processes is preserved such that Council behaves consistently with its own rules and those rules legitimately imposed upon it by Persons having jurisdiction. Accordingly, the Chief: LEADERSHIP MANUAL Page 14
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