Role of the Chief and Council The general responsibilities of the Chief and Council include: setting goals for the community, hiring and being guardians of the community’s assets, such as land and community buildings, managing funds properly and in accordance with the Indian Act and First Nation regulations, creating, modifying and implementing governance and operational policies, overseeing the Band Manager, who in turn monitors staff’s performance and make sure programs are operating efficiently, fairly and cost effectively. Decisions of the Chief and Council are made by resolution. Role of the Band Manager The Band Manager is responsible for: Administering to WFN staff in accordance with these operational and staffing policies. Supporting WFN staff in complying with these operational and staffing policies. Managing situations which arise that are not yet covered by these operational and staffing policies in a manner consistent with the principles that guide them. Reviewing the operational and staffing policies annually and drafting amendments and revisions for approval by Chief and Council. Managing a system that administers job descriptions, performance evaluations, and personnel records. Complying with all applicable provincial and federal employment laws and standards. Program Areas Staff is responsible for the following service program activity categories: Band management Capital Child Development Centre Child and family services Economic development (e.g., Maliseet Fuels I and II, Eagles Nest) Education Finance Fisheries Forestry Health Housing
Develop an internal communication and consultation plan. X Build a better relationship with the provincial and federal governments. X Develop a Woodstock First Nation constitution. X Administration Review policies and procedures on a regular basis. X Develop a system for backing up information and preserving information. X Develop a code of ethics for staff and managers. X Develop and implement conflict of interest guidelines for staff and managers. X Schedule quarterly meetings between Chief & Council and managers for program updates. X Finalize the policies and procedures that the WFN administration has drafted to date. X X
Hold regular staff meetings. X Hold regular managerial meetings. X Hold regular training sessions and staff development. X Explore the possibility of pursing ISO certification. X Business Continuity Revisit and update the business continuity plan annually. X X X X X Develop memoranda of understanding/agreement. X X X Economic Development Develop an economic development corporation to manage our business ventures and to protect the government of Woodstock First Nation against liability and debt. X X X X X Provide opportunities for members of Woodstock First Nation who wish to develop an entrepreneurial venture. X X X X X Explore purchasing additional land to be used for economic development. X X X X X Explore partnerships, leasing and business purchases. X X X X X
Improved Infrastructure Operationalize the plan to create recreational facilities/a park in the community. X X Integrate infrastructure improvement with community planning. X Repave the roads throughout the community. X X Ensure the community has adequate water and waste treatment facilities and distribution networks. X Explore options for establishing a cemetery for our community. X X Housing and Land Management Provide ongoing training to residents how to care for their houses and how to address problems that arise (maintenance and repair). X X X X X Ensure houses are adequately built. X Develop an updated community plan that reflects a planned community. X X Ensure there is enough public housing to those who require it. X
Health Provide drug, alcohol, and substance abuse treatment to our members. X X X X X Provide post-treatment support to those who require it. X X X X X Promote healthy eating and increase access to healthy food. X X X X X Improve access to medical services that are outside of Woodstock First Nation. X Build a transportation network to ensure members can travel to and from medical appointments and receive the health services they require. X Explore ways to enhance medical services delivered in the community. X Elders Develop recreational and social programs for Elders. X X X X X Implement a plan to transfer cultural knowledge from the Elders to our youth. X X X X X Develop an Elders network to connect Elders with each other and with other elements of the community. X X
Explore the feasibility of developing a care home for our Elders. X X Children and Youth Continue to build pre- and supports to mothers. X X X X X Educate youth about safe sex and pregnancy avoidance. X X X X X Provide babysitting training to youth that are interested. X X X X X Create a resource network so that parents know where/how to seek support and services for their children. X X Develop a parent mentoring program/support group so parents can have others to lean on for support. X Develop a fathers support group so men can play an active and constructive role in their children’s lives. X X Establish a youth mentorship program that will link Woodstock First Nation youth with positive role models. X X X X