Composition and Operations:

• The Council shall be composed of at least two members or more appointed by the CAPG Board, with one member designated as Chair.
• The Council shall operate in a manner consistent with provisions of the CAPG
• The Council shall meet at least six times each year or at the call of the chair, or by agreement of the Council.
• The Council may invite such Board Members, outside parties, and CAPG employees as may be deemed appropriate to attend meetings and assist in the discussion and consideration of the business of the Council.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop a national representation under the CAPG umbrella of First Nations Governance Boards.
• Engage with Federal and Provincial Public Safety representatives bringing forward First Nations Governance and Policing challenges and solutions.
• Solicit active participation of other First Nation Governance Boards.
• Develop Position papers in areas relative to First Nation Governance Boards.
• Provide research material and Governance models through the CAPG website.
• Provide a forum at the annual CAPG conference specific to First Nations Governance
• Implement an appropriate annual evaluation process for the Council.
• At the request of the CAPG Board, undertake such other governance initiatives as may be necessary or desirable to contribute to the success of the CAPG.

Accountability:

• The Council shall ensure their strategy is conducted through a “First Nations Police Governance Lens”
• The Council shall review the terms of reference annually, and make recommendations to the Board as required.
• The Council shall keep a record of its meetings and the Chair will provide oral reports to the CAPG Board of Directors, or other reports to the Board as requested, on First Nations Governance matters.

Authority:

The Committee has no authority to bind the board or the Canadian Association of Police Governance.