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TRIBES ADMINISTRATION

Cowichan Tribes Administration is responsible for:

  • Implementing policies and projects as directed by Chief and Council;
  • Ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of the ongoing operations;
  • Ensuring fiscal and operational accountability;
  • Providing secretarial support to Chief and Council; and
  • Providing overall administrative support to the organization.
Cowichan Tribes manages its own financial affairs subject to the following constraints:

  • Must submit reports on all programs funded by senior governments;
  • Must submit an annual professional audit to INAC and Health Canada, conducted by an external audit company;
  • Must remain solvent; and
  • Must provide an Annual Report and host an Annual General Meeting of the membership to review the audit.
Supporting the overall functioning of the Band Office are the following services:

  • Assistant General Manager/Personnel
  • Executive Office
  • Finance
  • Information Systems
 

Did you know . . .

The first Tribes office opened in 1966 on the current site in a simple A-frame building, with two employees plus the Band Manager.  The Tribes office moved twice before returning to the current site.

 
First Nations National Reporting Guide