The NTC Society Members will conduct an election for the NTC President and Vice President on September 23, 2013 at the NTC AGM, at Maht Mahs Gym, in Port Alberni.
The President will oversee issues external to the NTC such as lobbying and negotiating with the government. The Vice President is responsible for “national” issues, which are those issues internal to the NTC (e.g. First Nation communities, NTC board and committees).
Eligibility shall be determined in accordance with established criteria:
Only members of a NCN First Nation are eligible to serve;
Nominations must be in writing and supported by signatures of a minimum of 20 persons who are 16 years or older, and are registered members of a Nuu-chah-nulth First Nation;
The successful candidate shall serve as President or Vice President for a four year term from September 2013 to the September 2017 Annual General Meeting.
Qualifications: Completion of a diploma or degree in a related field an asset; Experiences in areas of: First Nations culture, traditions and governance; NCN issues; Lobbying; Negotiating; Dealing at both the government and community level; Media Relations; Budget and Contract Development.
Attributes: Excellent oral and written communication abilities; Basic computer literacy; Strategic and analytical thinking; Problem-solving; Conflict Resolution.
To obtain a mandatory nomination package – contact:
Beryl Guerin, Electoral Officer
Telephone (604) 317-6225 or (604) 261-3136 after 4:00 p.m. or email bguerin@shaw.ca
Closing Date: July 26, 2013 @ 12 noon
Late or incomplete nominations will be deemed ineligible (NO EXCEPTIONS).
List of eligible candidates will be provided to NTC First Nations by August 2, 2013 @ 12 noon
Nomination packages may be delivered to the NTC Office up until the deadline the attention of:
Beryl Guerin, Electoral Officer
c/o NTC Executive Director
PO Box 1383, 5001 Mission Rd.
Port Alberni, BC V9Y 7M2
