This is a general post to ensure compliance with Section 44(2) of the Nisg̱a’a Government Act as set out below. Submissions will be kept on file and may be considered should a vacancy occur for a regular or alternate member of the Council of Elders.
In accordance with Part 4 of the Nisg̱a’a Government Act,
S44(1) A person is eligible to hold office as a member of the Council if the person (a) is (i) a Nisg̱a’a citizen, (ii) a Sim’oogit, Sigidim-naḵ’ or other respected Nisg̱a’a elder, (iii) ordinarily resident on Nisg̱a’a Lands, and (iv) at least 60 years of age, (b) is not (i) a member of the House, (ii) a member of the Nisg̱a’a Administrative Decisions Review Board, or (iii) the Nisg̱a’a Elections Officer, and (c) would not have been disqualified under the Nisg̱a’a Elections Act as a candidate for election to office as a member of the House, on a ground other than membership in the Council of Elders, if an election under that Act had been held on the date of the person’s appointment as a member of the Council.
S44 (2) The Chief Executive Officer must, taking account of the objectives set out in subsection (9), (a) maintain a roster of persons who meet the qualifications set out in subsection (1) and are prepared to accept an appointment as a member of the Council, and UNOFFICIAL CONSOLIDATION – CURRENT TO JULY 28, 2015 NISGA’A GOVERNMENT ACT Page 29 (b) provide a reasonable opportunity for all persons who meet the qualifications set out in subsection (1) to advise the Chief Executive Officer that they would be prepared to have their name included in the roster referred to in paragraph (a).
Those who meet the above criteria may complete and submit the application on the following pages.
Please ensure that you:
- Request a “general” Criminal Records Check at the local RCMP station and
- Complete the Request Form for Status of Prescribed Debt and submit to the Chief Financial Officer of Nisg̱a’a Lisims Government.
- Download The Application Package to complete & submit.
For more information, contact the Language & Culture Directorate at:
250-633-3014 or email
destinee.clayton@nisgaanation.ca
