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The Convention Act defines membership
in the Legislative Assembly as the First Nations in Saskatchewan
who are signatories to the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian
Nations Convention. Each member of the Legislative Assembly
has one vote. The only exception is for the purposes of
the Executive elections whereby a voting formula is implemented
as set out in the FSIN Election Act.
The
Convention Act specifies that three sessions of the Legislative
Assembly are held annually: fall, winter, and spring. Special
sessions are held as required. The Assembly deals with a
variety of issues of mutual concern to the member First
Nations. The Legislative Assembly is entrusted with legislative
powers including; the passing of laws, ordinances, statues,
regulations and codes, and the supervision of the activities
of the Executive power.
The
Legislative Assembly objectives include, but are not limited
to, the following:
- promote
the protection and implementation of Treaty Rights
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consultation with member First Nations on issues of mutual
concern
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determine action plans for resolution of issues
-
develop and ratify policy documents
-
develop and ratify First Nation legislation
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development and supervision of institutions to implement
its power
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establishment of boards/commissions which have their powers
and functions set out in legislation
-
determine the number and powers of the Executive
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