KFN Committees: community voices shaping KFN governance
A KFN Committee is typically an advisory body that consists of community members, respective department staff, and a Council representative with the corresponding portfolio, in the role of an observer. A committee provides members the opportunity to have their voices heard, and to advise and give direction and recommendations on KFN policies and projects. Each committee has its own Terms of Reference and is managed by a member of staff. We strive to ensure diversity and inclusivity in all committees, recommending Elder and Youth representation on each one.
There are two main types of committees – advisory and working committees. Most committees are advisory committees, which provide recommendations on how to proceed to address a topic or issue. A working committee requires more in-dept review, work, drafting, management and a more significant time commitment.
Committees can be internal (staff and Council only) or external (community members, experts, etc.), ad-hoc (created for a specific time frame) or standing (ongoing).
All Committee members are subject to all references to the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest within the KFN HR Policy within sections 24 and 26 as if they were employees or independent contractors.
Committee members: Guy Wright, Mahatta Price, Allan Frank (Elder), Kirsten Moore (Youth), Clayton Frank, Sandie Pebernat. Positions have staggered two-year terms.
Council representatives: Councillor Susan Savoie and Councillor Candace Newman
Staff: Lands Manager (Chair)
Lands Advisory Committee Terms of Reference
Committee purpose: to provide insight and advice to the KFN Chief and Council and/or Lands Department about KFN Lands related activities for supporting the safe, effective and fair delivery services and operation available to community members.
Committee members: Vivian Fortin (Elder), Sandie Pebernat, Simone Compton, Rob Everson, Holli Wilson, and Zeb Savoie-Velos (Youth)
Council representatives: Councillor Susan Savoie
Staff: Housing Manager
Housing Advisory Committee Terms of Reference
Committee purpose: to provide insight and advice to the KFN Chief and Council and/or Housing/Infrastructure Department about KFN Housing related activities for supporting the safe, effective and fair delivery services and operation available to community members.
Committee members: Jim Bowie (Chair) and Jason Cobey
Council representatives: Chief Ken Price and Councillor Coral Mackay
Staff: Director of Finance and CAO
Finance Advisory Committee Terms of Reference
Committee purpose: the FAC is established under the terms of the K’ómoks First Nation (KFN) Financial Administration Law (FAL) with the mandate of assisting Council, by the provision of advice and recommendations, in carrying its oversight responsibilities for the financial administration of KFN.
Committee members: Kelly Shopland, Lalita Kines, Kim Webber, Christy Hadath-Smith, Jeanette Laberge
Council representative: Councillor Susan Savoie
Staff: Education Coordinator
Education & Capacity Development Advisory Committee Terms of Reference
Committee purpose: to provide insight and advice to the KFN Chief and Council and/or Education Department about KFN Education and Capacity Development related activities for supporting the safe, effective and fair delivery and operation of all education to community members.