first nation law-making protocol nancy morgan morgan & associates july 11, 2006
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FIRST NATION LAW-MAKING PROTOCOL
Nancy Morgan
Morgan & Associates
July 11, 2006
CONSTITUTION
•Does your First Nation already have a Constitution? If so, what does it address?
• Note: Law-Making Protocol will exist alongside your Constitution
LAW-MAKING PROCESS (CURRENT)
• What process is currently used by your First Nation to pass Bylaws under the Indian Act?
LAW-MAKING PROCESS (FUTURE)
• What process should be used to propose your Law?
• Should only Council be able to introduce a Law or propose an amendment or can this be done by a Member?
LAW-MAKING PROCESS (FUTURE)
• What process should be used to pass your Law?
• Should only Council be able to vote on the Law and amendments to it or should all Members be entitled to vote on it?
REGISTRY
• Does your First Nation currently have a registry for your bylaws or traditional laws?• Provide suggestions on
how a registry could be established.