The Qalipu Mi’kmaq First Nation Band is governed by a Band Council. Under the agreement, the previous Federation of Newfoundland Indians’ Board of Directors will act as the Band Council until the first Band Council election occurs. There must be an election within 18 months of the Band’s formation.
The Band Council is made up of the Chief, the western region Vice-chief, the central region Vice-chief, and nine electoral ward Councillors. Qalipu Mi’kmaq First Nation Band members will vote in the electoral ward in which they live when elections are held. Those living outside an electoral ward will vote in the electoral ward in which they last lived, or to which they were assigned when they became members. All Qalipu Mi’kmaq First Nation Band members will have a place in which to vote.
Qalipu Mi’kmaq First Nation Band Council elections will be held every three years. Eligible voters can vote for one electoral ward Councillor, one Vice-chief (for their region), and the Qalipu Mi’kmaq First Nation Band Chief.
Qalipu Mi’kmaq First Nation band Mission and Values Statement:
The Qalipu Mi’kmaq First Nation exists to achieve the advancement of our people. We accomplish this through being spiritual, accountable, professional and progressive.
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Chief Roles and Responsibilities
Vice Chief Roles and Responsibilities
Band Councillor Roles and Responsibilities