Management committee

The Management Committee was established by Resolution to act as an advisor or an administrative board to the Council. Its main responsibilities are to resolve management problems and to provide a decision making process in step with the policies of the Council. It may at times refer issues or exercise certain prerogatives of the Council or of the Executive Committee.

The Management Committee can authorize expenditures for day-to-day operations, not exceeding 75 000,00$ and must ensure the proper administration of these funds.

The six Committee members are appointed among senior personnel and, in an ex-officio capacity, they represent the Officers of the Cree/Naskapi Act (of Quebec) who are the Chief, the Deputy Chief and the Nation Corporate Secretary. A permanent member is the Treasurer who ensures that all financial matters respect the policies and the By-laws and Regulations. A majority of members must be in attendance to form a quorum to make decisions and recommendations.

Businesses

The Cree Nation of Mistissini is also involved in different businesses. Through different companies of which it is the sole shareholder, the Cree Nation of Mistissini operates in the following fields of activities: Forestry, Aviation, Radio, Outfitting and Construction.

James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement established the rights of the Crees over a specific territory. On Category 1A and 1B Lands, the Cree Nation of Mistissini measures approximately 1906 sq. km. The Cree Nation of Mistissini has powers resembling that of a municipality. These lands are for the exclusive use of the Crees of Mistissini.

Category II Lands of the Cree Nation of Mistissini cover an area of 7636 sq. km. On these lands, the Crees have exclusive fishing, hunting and trapping rights. They also have other specific rights relating to the use of the forest and business development.

Category III Lands cover a very large area south of the 55th parallel and are defined as the territory in Section 1.16 of the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement. On these lands, the Crees have exclusive trapping rights in comparison to the other Natives or Non-natives. This area covers approximately 350,000 Sq. Km.

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