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.