Clerk of Legislative Assembly and FSIN Chief of Staff

The Chiefs-in-Assembly administrative arm is the Office of the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly. The function of this office includes, but is not limited to:

  • Responsibility to have in his/her possession the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations Provincial and District Conventions, and any documents of the Legislative Assembly
  • Be the Keeper of the Seal of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations and shall sign all Resolutions of the Legislative Assembly before they are in force
  • Ensure that he/she is assisted by staff of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations and its institutions in order to ensure the business of the Legislative Assembly is in good order
  • Responsible for the Legislative Library which will maintain all documents relevant to the Legislative Assembly, all legislation adopted by the Assembly, and documentation relevant to the governing bodies of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations. (i.e. Executive, Executive Council, Treasury Board, Commissions, etc.)
  • Responsible for monitoring the progress of legislative items and ensuring that all Acts, Regulations, and mandates adopted by the Legislative Assembly are enforced and implemented within the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations and its Institutions
  • The Clerk of the Legislative Assembly also has the responsibility of Chief of Staff for the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations with responsibilities for administrative and personnel management.

Executive Management

One of the key roles of the Clerk's Office is to ensure the political direction is communicated and implemented through the administration of the FSIN. The Clerk has responsibility for coordination of Executive, Executive Council, and Indian Government Commission meetings. The Clerk's role is to provide technical support to the Executive, report and/or clarify policy or legislative concerns, and provide reports and/or direction on various issues