2. Governance Committee Update
Background and Introduction
2. Update on Progress
Preview of Member Engagement Sessions
Closing Remarks

3. Background and Introduction
March BC AFN Special Chiefs Assembly
Governance Committee was formed (Resolution 2/2017).
October BC AFN Annual General Assembly
Chiefs-in-Assembly extended committee’s mandate for one more year so it could complete its work (Resolution 11/2017).
The Committee was formed in response to concerns from membership about BC AFN’s governance documents and whether they were adequate to address issues that come up during the resignation of former Regional Chief Gottfriedson in March 2017.
Since that time, the Committee has continued to work towards reforming the documents with the support of BC AFN policy staff and legal counsel.

4. Terms of Reference for Committee
Purpose
Review BCAFN policy manuals and provide recommendations at the BCAFN Annual General Meeting in 2018.
Objectives
To ensure that the Governance Documents:
reflect the realities of the BCAFN and its political landscape;
describe responsibilities to, and maintain accountability to the Chiefs-in-Assembly;
address and rectify all existing gaps, errors, and inconsistencies in the Governance Documents; and
are compliant with the new Societies Act and any other applicable laws and regulations, including the Human Rights Act.

5. Update on Progress
From March – October 2017 the Governance Committee met 9 times, either by teleconference or in-person to discuss many draft changes, including provisions to address the following:
Perceived conflict of interest for Acting Regional Chief (“Regional Chief Designate”) running in an upcoming election
Terms and conditions for Regional Chief Designate during transition
Procedures to review the Conduct of the Regional Chief

6. Update on Progress
At the October AGM, the Chiefs in Assembly renewed the Committee’s mandate and extended the timeframe for its work.
Since then, the Committee has met 3 times, and discussed additional draft changes, including provisions to address the following:
Detailing proxy procedures for both elections and assemblies
Providing more guidance for the Electoral Officer
Ensuring that conduct of Chiefs in Assembly is consistent with BCAFN policies
Ensuring that the Board’s roles and responsibilities under the Bylaws are consistent with legal duties under the Societies Act.

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Update on Progress
In addition, a structural diagram has been developed to help member delegates, the Board and the Regional Chief understand their roles & responsibilities
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8. BCAFN Governance Committee Information and Engagement Sessions
Spring & Summer 2018
April 10 - Terrace: Best Western
April 17 - Nanaimo: Coast Bastion
April 24 - Prince George: Prince George Civic Centre
May 8 - Tk’emlups - Kamloops: Moccasin Square Garden
May 17 - Lower Mainland: RiverRock Casino
June 5 - Sto:lo – Fraser Valley: Seabird Island

9. Agenda for Information and Engagement Sessions
Background and Introduction
Update on Committee’s Progress
Review of the BCAFN Structure Diagram
Topics for Discussion
Closing Remarks

10. Topics for Discussion at Information and Membership Engagement Sessions
Using new technologies to increase member participation in the BCAFN meetings.
Formalizing BCAFN’s relationship with external organizations
Campaign periods during Regional Chief elections:
Appropriate length of time
Role of the Acting Regional Chief (the “Regional Chief’s designate”)
Creating a BCAFN committee or body to hear and decide appeals of election results
Role of officers at the Board (e.g. Secretary, Treasurer)