Role of the Chief and Council The general responsibilities of the Chief and Council include: setting goals for the community, hiring and being guardians of the community’s assets, such as land and community buildings, managing funds properly and in accordance with the Indian Act and First Nation regulations, creating, modifying and implementing governance and operational policies, overseeing the Band Manager, who in turn monitors staff’s performance and make sure programs are operating efficiently, fairly and cost effectively. Decisions of the Chief and Council are made by resolution. Role of the Band Manager The Band Manager is responsible for: Administering to WFN staff in accordance with these operational and staffing policies. Supporting WFN staff in complying with these operational and staffing policies. Managing situations which arise that are not yet covered by these operational and staffing policies in a manner consistent with the principles that guide them. Reviewing the operational and staffing policies annually and drafting amendments and revisions for approval by Chief and Council. Managing a system that administers job descriptions, performance evaluations, and personnel records. Complying with all applicable provincial and federal employment laws and standards. Program Areas Staff is responsible for the following service program activity categories: Band management Capital Child Development Centre Child and family services Economic development (e.g., Maliseet Fuels I and II, Eagles Nest) Education Finance Fisheries Forestry Health Housing
Role of the Chief and Council The general responsibilities of the Chief and Council include: setting goals for the community, hiring and being guardians of the community’s assets, such as land and community buildings, managing funds properly and in accordance with the Indian Act and First Nation regulations, creating, modifying and implementing governance and operational policies, overseeing the Band Manager, who in turn monitors staff’s performance and make sure programs are operating efficiently, fairly and cost effectively. Decisions of the Chief and Council are made by resolution. Role of the Band Manager The Band Manager is responsible for: Administering to WFN staff in accordance with these operational and staffing policies. Supporting WFN staff in complying with these operational and staffing policies. Managing situations which arise that are not yet covered by these operational and staffing policies in a manner consistent with the principles that guide them. Reviewing the operational and staffing policies annually and drafting amendments and revisions for approval by Chief and Council. Managing a system that administers job descriptions, performance evaluations, and personnel records. Complying with all applicable provincial and federal employment laws and standards. Program Areas Staff is responsible for the following service program activity categories: Band management Capital Child Development Centre Child and family services Economic development (e.g., Maliseet Fuels I and II, Eagles Nest) Education Finance Fisheries Forestry Health Housing
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