Lower Kootenay First Nation

Communities can use this resource to examine the Lower Kootenay First Nation’s approach developing a community constitution and gain knowledge that will inform the development of their own community constitution. This community constitution contains the following sections: Preamble Vision Definitions and Interpretation Principles of Responsible Government Function and Authority of Community Council Roles and Responsibilities of Council Meetings of Council Community and Nation Government Responsibilities of the Citizens Rights of the Citizens Community Advisory Committees Senior Management Financial Management Roles and Responsibilities of government Service Providers Conflict of Interest Grievances Dispute Resolution Adoption and Amendment