Gitxaala Nation

Gitxaala Nation Call for Trustee Application

Gitxaala Nation is seeking applications from individuals interested in becoming a Trustee for the Gitxaala Nation Trust Funds.

Purpose

The Gitxaala Nation Trust Fund “Gitxaala Trust” has been established to support financial strength of the Nation and protect property on behalf of the Gitxaala Nation from the benefit of its collective members. Including future generations.

Pursuant to Section 11 the Governing Council shall appoint between 4-6 Gitxaala Trustees.

Council is seeking Applications for the Gitxaala Trustees.

Qualifications: (Mandatory Criteria)

Only Applicant that fulfill the following criteria maybe considered further by Council for appointment to the Board of Trustees:

1. The person must have been on the Member List for more then 10 consecutive years as of the date of appointment.

2. The person must be 19 years of age or over.

3. The person must not declare by a court to be mentally incompetent.

4. The person must not have been convicted of an offence involving dishonest conduct or an indicatable offense under any law of Canada or any province of Canada.

5. The person must not have been or become bankrupt.

6. The person must not have committed or commit an act of bankruptcy.

7. A trustee, receiver or a receiver-manger must not have been or be appointed to take possession or assignment of any of the person’s assets.

8. The person must not have made or make a proposal for the benefit of creditors.

9. The person must be a resident of Canada pursuant to the Income Tax Act and

10. The person must not be in arrears for any amount owed to the Gitxaala Nation.

Governing Council will screen completed Application Forms received by Members by the Application closing date against this mandatory criteria.

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See News Page for Application.

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