How will the Judiciary be appointed?
RTC_Admin2021-08-26T16:59:26+00:00That has not been determined. On the Effective Date, the Legislature will have to pass a law to determine how the representatives of the judiciary are appointed.
Under the Treaty, can K’ómoks government decisions be appealed or reviewed?
RTC_Admin2021-08-26T16:59:43+00:00Yes. There will be an impartial and independent process for K’ómoks Members and other individuals who live within K’ómoks Lands to appeal or ask for a review of K’ómoks decisions. Currently, under the Indian Act, there is no formal process to review or challenge decisions made by the K’ómoks Chief and Council, other than in the courts. This will be the primary function of the Judiciary.
Who will be the first members of K’ómoks government?
RTC_Admin2021-08-26T17:00:02+00:00The Chief Councillor and Councillors at the time of ratification of the Treaty will be the K’ómoks Government. They will serve as a transition government until the first elections are held. Elections must be called no later than six months and held within the first year after the Effective Date of the Treaty.
What is the difference between the Legislature and the Executive?
RTC_Admin2021-08-26T17:20:25+00:00The K’ómoks Legislature has the vested power to create, review, and pass laws. It consists of 6 or more representatives elected by the K’ómoks membership, every three years. Its primary role is to make laws and approve the annual budget. The K’ómoks Executive is made up of an elected Chief Councillor and additional members, who come from the elected representatives of the Legislature. The primary role of the Executive is approving policy and the overall political direction of K’ómoks. They perform day-to-day political functions, such as government relations, maintaining effective communications with members, protecting the K’ómoks First Nation economy, and ensuring [...]
Under the Treaty, how will K’ómoks be governed?
RTC_Admin2021-08-26T17:00:27+00:00K’ómoks will be governed as determined by the K’ómoks people, according to a structure designed by K’ómoks, and under K’ómoks Laws. The K’ómoks Government will consist of three bodies: The Executive, the Legislature and the Judiciary.
Why do we need a Constitution?
RTC_Admin2021-04-14T23:46:25+00:00A Constitution is important because it is an essential element in achieving self-government. It serves as the basis for good government. After Treaty, the Indian Act will no longer apply to K’ómoks, though members will keep their Indian status and continue to be eligible for Indian Affairs programs and services. A governance structure with law-making authority will be required to replace the Indian Act structure and to implement self-government under the Treaty. A Constitution will describe these structures and processes.
What is a Constitution?
RTC_Admin2020-06-11T21:12:45+00:00A Constitution is the fundamental law of the nation by which the people agree to be governed. The K’ómoks Constitution outlines the Rights and Freedoms of K’ómoks Members, the roles and responsibilities of the K’ómoks Government and the relationship between the K’ómoks Government and the membership.
Do we have a lease with DND for the Goose Spit?
RTC_Admin2021-04-14T23:50:30+00:00The Goose Spit is broken up into four different parcels. The first is the stretch of road, which is governed by Area B of the CVRD. The second is the HMCS Quadra Cadet Base. The third piece is our Indian Reserve #3, and the fourth is what we have been calling the “tip” of the spit, which was offered and accepted by KFN as part of the Agreement in Principle. There is currently no lease with DND for the use of our reserve lands. The “tip” of the Spit comes to KFN with conditions, one of them being that KFN negotiate [...]
How is it possible to monitor and enforce? Where will we get the money?
RTC_Admin2021-07-16T22:55:32+00:00Where the Treaty requires us to monitor or enforce specific provisions, there will be implementation funding available. However, enforcement is costly. KFN realizes this is a challenge. We know of other First Nations who have created a program for monitoring and enforcement. KFN has been meeting with those First Nations to learn about how we can enforce our laws most effectively.
How do we decide which proposals go ahead?
RTC_Admin2020-06-11T00:50:48+00:00That is one of the things we need to figure out still. We still need to determine how this process will be handled, considering the CCP and community input. A first step will be to develop a set of guidelines or a policy framework on the approval of developments.