Kahnawà:ke Legislative Commission Coordinator

Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke; Kahnawake; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kahnawà:ke Legislative Commission (KLC) Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting the legislative process through administrative tasks, community engagement, and coordination of meetings. This position ensures compliance with policies and facilitates communication between the KLC and the community.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates KLC meetings and maintains Legislative Agenda.
• Facilitates the CDMRP and ensures adherence to legislative processes.
• Develops communication strategies for community engagement.

Job description

Purpose:

The Kahnawà:ke Legislative Commission (KLC) Coordinator supports the legislative process by managing administrative tasks, coordinating meetings, and ensuring compliance with Community Decision Making and Review Process (CDMRP) policies and procedures.

Roles & Responsibilities

Coordination and administrative support to the Kahnawà:ke Legislative Commission.

• Provides administrative support in establishing and maintaining the Legislative Agenda.
• Responsible for notifying the MCK Ratitsénhaienhs and community of Kahnawà:ke of the established Legislative Agenda for each Term of office.
• Coordinates KLC meetings in collaboration with the Legislative Executive Assistant.
• Follows up on issues or initiatives arising from the KLC mandate and meetings.
• Consults with KLC and MCK Ratitsénhaienhs to determine areas in need of development within the legislative process.
• Provides administrative support to the KLC in the development and implementation of all working KLC policies, guidelines, procedures, and protocols necessary to fulfill their mandate.
• Prepares quarterly reports on behalf of the KLC, presents them to the MCK Ratitsénhaienhs, and posts on the CDMRP website.
• Acts as a liaison with the community, consolidates community feedback during the CDMRP, and provides it to KLC, ensuring the KLC addresses feedback where appropriate.
• Monitors, tracks, and reports implementation progress to stakeholders.

Coordination and administration of the Community Decision-Making and Review Process.

• Facilitates the CDMRP and ensures adherence to all phases of the legislative process, including drafting, amending, hearings, and enactment.
• Schedules, coordinates logistics, and ensures proper documentation for community meetings and consultations.
• Coordinates and facilitates meetings with the KLC, Technical Drafting Committees (TDCs), MCK Ratitsénhaienhs, Committees, and stakeholders.
• Distributes relevant information to stakeholders, including community members and other involved parties.
• Ensures TDCs prepare and provide clear records of discussions, decisions, and follow-up actions, maintained in the Legislative Tracker and posted on the CDMRP website.
• Tracks initiatives, proposals, or concerns raised during the process and ensures appropriate follow-up actions.
• Coordinates reviews of existing laws and regulations.
• Serves as the point of contact for laws and regulations going through the CDMRP, in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Manages the Legislative Tracker and relevant documents, ensuring timelines are met.
• Acts as an administrative liaison to TDCs, ensuring the legislative process is followed, creating reference sheets for each TDC, and preparing briefing notes and Council Packages.
• Provides information, advice, and guidance to the Portfolio Ratitsénhaienhs, the Proponent, and TDCs throughout the CDMRP.
• Performs annual reviews of the CDMRP, consulting with stakeholders to ensure inclusiveness and necessary updates.
• Supports the development and implementation of protocols and procedures to fulfill the KLC's mandate.

Facilitates community communications for the Kahnawà:ke Legislative Commission and Community Decision-Making and Review Process.

• Develops and implements communication strategies, tools, and materials in collaboration with PRU to inform and educate about the CDMRP and legislative activities.
• Ensures media announcements, discussion records, and notifications are posted on websites and distributed via TV, radio, and print in collaboration with PRU.
• Provides timely results of hearings, consultations, and assessments to the community and MCK Ratitsénhaienhs.
• Organizes information sessions on the KLC, CDMRP, and legislative processes for MCK Units, community organizations, and the community.
• Conducts surveys on the CDMRP and shares results with the community.
• Acts as the administrative link between KLS and community organizations.
• Ensures the kahnawakemakingdecisions.com website is accurate, current, and effective, with support from PRU.