Legislative Coordinating Commission names community representative

01/17/2012

The Mohawk Council of Kahnaw�:ke (MCK) would like to inform Kahnawa�kehr�:non that the Kahnaw�:ke Legislative Coordinating Commission (KLCC) has selected Orenda Boucher-Curotte to be the Community Representative on the Commission.

Five people applied for the position, which was posted on 14 Tsoth�hrha/December. Lori Jacobs has been selected to act as an alternate.

Ms. Boucher-Curotte will participate as a full-fledged member of the Commission, which meets officially three to four times per month. Community Decision Making Process hearings or other meetings are also scheduled from time to time.

�We�d like to congratulate Orenda on her selection and welcome her to the Commission,� said KLCC Coordinator Kahente Horn-Miller. �She has a great background, which should help her tackle the challenges ahead � which we all share. As well, Lori is well-known and respected and will provide the community with an excellent alternate representative. We�re very pleased that several people applied, which is very encouraging.�

The selections will be confirmed by Chief & Council at an upcoming Council meeting.

For information on all aspects of the Community Decision Making Process, please visit www.kahnawakemakingdecisions.com.