Optional Governance Models for Kwantlen Consideration

At the core of a renewed Kwantlen Custom Governance Code is arriving at a governance model that is reflective of the wishes of membership. This survey will present governance model options that have been surfaced by members.

A Nation’s internal governance structure is an extremely important decision for any community. The structure of the governance system enables leadership to serve the community in ways that works best for the membership.

When considering leadership structures for your governance system, it’s necessary to look at your traditional ways of doing things as well as the present day needs of the community.

There are multiple governance options worthy of consideration to utilize the strength of your shared culture, the wisdom of your ancestors, and the tremendous skills of your members today.

Once this survey has been responded to by members, FDMS will analyze the responses and develop a summary report that will be used to guide our governance efforts moving forward.

Please note that the information gathered through this survey, specifically the questions asking for your name, status number, and age, are only being used for the purposes of confirming that this survey is being completed by a Kwantlen member, and will be kept confidential. All responses will be kept anonymous by FDMS when using survey information to develop a summary report.

Thank you for your ongoing participation in this important governance work.

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* 1. Name (first & last)

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* 2. Status Number

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* 3. Date of Birth

Birthday

Date

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* 4. A Nation’s internal governance structure is an extremely important decision for any community. The structure of the governance system enables leadership to serve the community in the way that works best for themselves.

There are multiple options worthy of consideration to utilize the strength of your shared culture, the wisdom of your ancestors, and the tremendous skills of your members today.

Please select your preferred choice of the options outlined below.

Hereditary Custom/ Current System – The current system for Kwantlen leadership. The Hereditary Chief is the central leader of the community and responsible for appointing Councillors to share in the leadership responsibilities.

Hereditary Chief + Elected Council – A hybrid model for consideration where the Hereditary Chief would be supported by an elected group of Councillors.

Elected Chief & Council + Hereditary Chief – A hybrid option where you would have an elected Chief and Council who have specific roles and responsibilities and then the Hereditary Chief is a formal position with clearly defined roles and responsibilities.

All Elected – A model where all Kwantlen leadership positions would be elected and the hereditary model would no longer be practiced.

Other (please specify)

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* 5. What is the ideal size of the Chief & Council for Kwantlen? Right now, it's 3. Is that the right number?

Current size - 3

Less than 3

More than 3

If more or less, what size should it be?

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* 6. Of the Council seats, should there be designated on and off reserve representation (i.e. designated on and off-reserve, or urban, seats)?

Yes, representation for both on and off reserve seats

No specific on and off reserve seats - seats are open to all eligible members

Are there any other designations that should be considered when determining what the make-up of Council should look like? Please specify.