How are the Centre’s National Council Members and Board of Directors selected?
A comprehensive process for selecting a National Members Council and an independent Board of Directors have been developed as follows: 1. First Nations communities and organizations from across Canada will be invited to advance the names of citizens they feel would be appropriate to serve as National Council members of the Centre. Members will be non-political First Nation citizens. 2. The criteria for membership will reflect but not be bound by: • Proven experience in organizational development and implementation. • An understanding of First Nations governance and an understanding of the special legal and constitutional relationship we have with Canada. • Gender. • Regionalism. • Respected reputation among First Nation and Non-First Nation citizens and organizations. Members will elect the Board of Directors from amongst themselves for staggered terms not exceeding three years. Directors will have no parochial representation. This follows best governance practices for non-profit chari
