Administration Code Key Issue of Concern #3 NEUTRALIZING THE CHIEF The proposed Code states that the Chief must “be neutral and objective in all official actions.” FACT: This prohibits the Chief from effectively advocating for Wahta’s interests with other First Nations, the provincial or federal government, corporations or other parties. It could also prevent [...]

Administration Code Key Issue of Concern #2 UNINTENDED POWERS FOR COUNCIL The proposed Code mandates that the Chief and Council will have “control over” Wahta Mohawk owned businesses, trusts and development corporations. As written, this provision seems to grant Chief and Council control over any business that is owned by a Wahta Mohawk member. FACTS: [...]

Key Issue of Concern #1 Moving Ahead with the Administration Code Since the election there has been a fair amount of discussion in our community about whether or not the Administration Code introduced by the last Council should be implemented. Your elected Council is determined to move ahead with the Administration Code, which we [...]