AKWESASNE LEGISLATIVE ENACTMENT REGULATION FLOWCHART

Shé:kon, the Akwesasne Justice Department invites community members to check out our new public information series, designed to clarify how laws are made in Akwesasne. Part one of this series introduces the flowchart outlining the Akwesasne Legislative Enactment Procedural Regulation (ALEPR). The ALEPR ensures transparent and accountable procedures for the development, ratification, enactment, amendment, and repeal of Akwesasne Laws.

 

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is committed to engaging the community in the lawmaking process. This regulation ensures that Akwesasne Laws reflect the values, customs, and aspirations of the Mohawks of Akwesasne, while upholding principles of natural justice.