E> U04 Williams Lake Indian Band Governance ManualTable of Contents Introduction... Council Roles & Responsibilities... Roles & Responsibilities of the Chief Council's Relationship with Community Members... Council's Relationship with the Band Administrator... Council's Relationship with INAC. . Council's Legal Environment Council Orientation Code of Conduct. 7 Procedure for Council Meeting Chief & Council Remuneration... Policies, Bylaws & Codes. Oath of Office. Confidentiality Agreement. Custom Elaction Codo... Employee Policy Manual Finance Policies. NSTC Overview... Appendix A WLIB Organization Chart. Appendix B Trespass & Nuisances By-Law ADDENDIX Conner Privacy Policy Basic Right to Service Texele Vision Appendix D. one Quality Manual WLIB Band Corporations & Businesses C&C Portfolio List Overview of Portfolio Holders Roles & Guiding Principles 105 107 o2o3 Introduction Governance is the process and structure by which Councillors direct and manage Council business. The objective of Council govemance is to enhance the well-being of community members and 'o protect their assets ((and, buildings, equipment and money), This includes making sure Counell programs and services are accessible and viable The key words in the above govemance definition are the words “structure” and “process”. The business of every organization must be directed and managed. This is achieved: 7 within a set of rules which create a structure and; > through a process which involves the parties who have the power to direct and manage the business. Ina First Nation community. The Council directs First Nation business and; > The Band Administrator manages it Structure The legal and administrative setting that Council works within creates a structure. The structure includes a constitution or by-laws, resolutions, policies and procedures approved by Council and other laws of general application (i.e. human rights laws, labour standards). An organizational chart exolains the organization's structure and its division of authority. Process Process refers to how Council and the Band Administrator make decisions and how they are held accountable Objective Councils obligation is to set direction and ensure that business is conducted ina responsible manner. Council meets this obligation by considering the values and needs of the community and by setting a direction that ensures the financial viability of Council business while enhancing and protecting community assets.