the councillors and our chief councillor were usually elected on two-year terms; however, due to a court decision (courbier decision) this has caused changes to be made, and ahousaht are adopting a new process for holding elections. one significant change will be the change from two to four year terms for council to sit. another important change is the inclusion of all members of the nation in the voting process. previously, only those living 'on-reserve'(i.r15 - marktosis reserve) were allowed to participate in this voting process.