CALL FOR TSI SNAIHNE DISTRICT COMMUNITY MEMBER TO SERVE ON THE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENT

As per MCA 2021/2022 #055, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne has approved the creation of an Oversight Committee on Legislative Development with working task groups. The purpose of the Oversight Committee is to draft legislation that protects, exercises and advances the inherent rights of the Mohawks of Akwesasne in accordance with the principles of peace, respect, and fairness.

The committee will oversee legislative development; receive Council and community input; provide community guidance and direction in the development of laws; and consider and balance the diversity of perspectives within Akwesasne’s community.

Please submit a letter of interest, CPIC, and a signed declaration of qualifications (which can be obtained at the Akwesasne Justice Department) to the Justice Coordinator by 4 p.m. on Thursday, February 10.

If you have any questions, please contact Justice Coordinator Connie Lazore at connie.lazore@akwesasne.ca or at 613-575-2250 ext. 2403.