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Resolution Number: 1994-10-22Direct Election Of Chairperon
1994-10-22 EXCERPT:

MUSHKEGOWUK COUNCIL

ANNUAL ASSEMBLY

RESOLUTION NO. 1994-10-22

Chief Ed Metatawabin

Fort Albany First Nation

Phoebe Sutherland, Delegate, Moose Cree First Nation

Certified copy of a tabled Resolution on October 27, 1994

SUBJECT: DIRECT ELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON

WHEREAS the present Mushkegowuk Constitution provides that the Chairprson shall be elected by delegates at the Annual Assembly, and;

WHEREAS the members of the Mushkegowuk communities have expressed the desire to be allowed to participate directly in the election of the Chairperson;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Chiefs take the necessary steps to amend the Mushkegowuk Council Constitution to allow all individuals who are members of the Mushkegowuk First Nations to vote for the Chairperson of Mushkegowuk Council;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the amendment is to take place for the first Chairperson election to occur after confirmation of the amendment by the Mushkegowuk general assembly.

October 27, 1994 Kashechewan, Ontario

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MUSHKEGOWUK

COUNCIL

MISSION

STATEMENT

We respond to, and carry out, the collective will of the Omushkego Nation. We foster and provide accountable, responsible political leadership. We strive for excellence in government services. We help improve the quality of life for our people, by providing accessible, equitable, and high quality support and advisory services to our First Nations in areas including governance, political, spiritual, social and economic development, health, language and culture, environment, technical services and education.