Purpose
The purpose of the Lands Committee will be to:
- Make recommendations to Council on laws, resolutions, policies and procedures respecting Band lands
- Assist in disseminating information on land issues between Membership and Council
- Oversee community approvals under the Cheam First Nation Land Code
- Carry out any other duties that may be assigned or delegated by Council.
Composition
The Lands Committee shall be composed of:
- One exofficio member of Council appointed by Council; and
- four members of the Community appoint by Council.
Eligibility
- Member of Cheam First Nation
- Be of good character, credibility, and reputation within the Cheam First Nation community and administration.
- Demonstrate aptitude through formal or informal education and/or experience in one of the following fields: lands and natural resources, land use planning, public policy or law.
Term
Appointed members shall sit on the committee for a maximum of two (s) years, but they are not precluded from being appointed for further terms.
Meetings
Regularly scheduled meeting of the Lands Committee will be held at least once per month.
Honouraria
Honouraria will be made available to the Lands Committee members at the rates set out in the Cheam First Nation Finance Policy.
Deadline for Application
Friday, November 15, 2024. Late applications will NOT be considered. Please submit to Madeline Jimmy at [email protected] or in person at the Cheam Band Office at 52161 Victor Drive, Rosedale BC V0X-1X1.
Selection
Lands Committee applications will be reviewed by Chief and Council as soon as practicable following the deadline. Chief and Council will then appoint members to the Committee from the applicant pool. All applicants will be notified once the selection process has concluded.
