Six Nations Elected Council takes audit to the community

Six Nations Band Councillors faced the community on the annual audit and outlined what they have been working on. (Photo by Jim C. Powless)

Audit meeting public after Councillors intervene Last Thursday’s public presentation got off to a rocky start when Elected Chief Sherri-Lyn Hill told Turtle Island News (TIN) they would not allow taping or posting of the public meeting. TIN editor Lynda Powless objected asking if SNEC approved the move. Elected Chief Hill met with Councillors who overrode the decision and could be heard questioning why it could not be broadcasted. Elected Chief Hill had received advice from the new CEO to stop the videoing. A smiling Elected Chief told Turtle Island News  “I was advised by staff not to allow it and that’s why I took it to Council who said no, it’s a public meeting.” By Lynda Powless Editor The audience may have been small but the message behind the Six Nations Elected…

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