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Six Nations continues to work out the kinks of its committee system. Six Nations Elected Council (SNEC) enacted its committee system in November 2023 after the 59th council was elected and it continues to cause confusion for councillors and the community. Councillor Greg Frazer, chair of the Unity Building and Government Relations Committee told SNEC the committee had amalgamated with the Justice Committee. Councillor Frazer said the move would strengthen information sharing among committees and to council. \u201cAs you know, we are working to streamline governance information,\u201d he said. \u201cWe\u2019ve also been rescheduling meetings and adding some new councillors to this committee.\u201d The elected chief can attend any committee meeting. He said \u201ccommittee members now include myself, Cynthia Jamieson, Leslie Greene, Melba Thomas and Dean Hill.\u201d Elected Chief Sherri-Lyn Hill… <\/p>\n

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Six Nations continues to work out the kinks of its committee system. Six Nations Elected Council (SNEC) enacted its committee system in November 2023 after the 59th council was elected and it continues to cause confusion for councillors and the community. Councillor Greg Frazer, chair of the Unity Building and Government Relations Committee told SNEC the committee had amalgamated with the Justice Committee. Councillor Frazer said the move would strengthen information sharing among committees and to council. \u201cAs you know, we are working to streamline governance information,\u201d he said. \u201cWe\u2019ve also been rescheduling meetings and adding some new councillors to this committee.\u201d The elected chief can attend any committee meeting. He said \u201ccommittee members now include myself, Cynthia Jamieson, Leslie Greene, Melba Thomas and Dean Hill.\u201d Elected Chief Sherri-Lyn Hill... <\/p>\n

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