Elected System
(Quoted from the nation's Election Act YFNS 8/2011)
Through our inherent right to self-government, the Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ has preserved and protected our territories and culture with the advice and counsel of our Ha’wiih. While embracing our past and relying on the guidance provided by our Ha’wiih, as a self-governing treaty first nation, the Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ also recognizes the importance of responsible government and the honour and integrity of our elected representatives.
The Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ assumes the responsibility of providing transparent and accountable government through impartial, open, fair and free elections. This requires an electoral process that is conducted with honesty and integrity for the common good of all Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ citizens.
Through the establishment of election rules and procedures to realize these goals, Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ elections will be conducted in a manner that promotes public confidence and trust in the integrity of Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ elected officials and the Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ government.
The Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ adopted the Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ (FN) Elections Act (YFNS 8/2011) based on these values.
(End Quote)
The nation elects seven representatives every four years to form a Legislature. The Legislature consists of one President (formerly the Chief Councillor) and six Legislative Members (formerly the Councillors). The standing member of the Legislature, unless otherwise appointed by the nation's Council of Ha'wiih, is the Ha'wiih who is selected to represent the Council of Ha'wiih. Following an election, the Legislature must select representatives of the Legislature known to form a body known as the Executive. Those selected to represent the Legislature on the Executive each hold a portfolio and collectively have decision making powers. The difference between the Legislature and the Executive is that the Legislature has the ultimate law making authority and the Executive has the power to make decisions that support the administration of the Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government.
The current members that form the governing body of the Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ (2011 - 2015) are:
- President, Charles McCarthy - Executive of the Lands and Resources Portfolio, Alan McCarthy - Executive of the Assets Portfolio, Lawrence D. Baird - Executive of the Community Services Portfolio, Geraldine Touchie - Executive of the Finance Portfolio, Rose M. Touchie - Legislative Member, Art Cootes - Legislative Member, Tad Williams
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