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Weekly Council Communique

In an effort to increase transparency between the Mohawk Council of Kahnawá:ke and the community, a Council Communique will be made available on a weekly basis, briefly outlining decisions, reports or issues that were addressed at the regular Monday Council meetings.

COMMUNIQUE – Monday, 30 Seskeha/August 2010

The following is a synopsis of the latest Council Meeting

Chiefs Attendance

In – Chiefs Mike Delisle Jr., Martin Leborgne, John Dee Delormier, Clinton Phillips, Rhonda Kirby, Carl Horn, Lloyd Phillips, Kenneth McComber, Mike Bush.

Out - Johnny Montour (vacation), Kahsennenhawe Sky-Deer (vacation), Peggy Mayo-Standup (sick).

Also present – Mike O’Brien (Chief of Staff, Office of the Council of Chiefs), Kevin Kennedy (Interim Executive Director).

Housekeeping/Travel

• Minutes accepted for March 8, May 3, July 7, August 9, 2010.

• Land Allotment

• Follow-up re: Step-By-Step Funding Agreement (First Nations and Inuit Child Care Services).

• Official complaint from Eastern Door re: John Dee Delormier. Chief Delormier will respond.

• Follow-up by Chief Kirby re: visit to church by some Council Chiefs several weeks ago.

The following agenda item was discussed:

Request for Decision: Enhanced Prevention Approach for the First Nations Child and Family Services.

Presence of Derek Montour.

Passed unanimously.

Discussion: Mercier Bridge Union Issue.

Discussion on employment injuries and accidents, Contract B, ironworkers qualifications, employment and work conditions..

The following strategic discussions are scheduled for this week:

Tuesday: Chiefs Manual (discussion)

Wednesday: Membership (discussion)

Thursday: Annual groundwater monitoring results (discussion)