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When is a conflict a conflict became a contentious issue at Six Nations Elected Council (SNEC) last week when a Councillor voted on an issue brought to the table by her daughter. The move sparked a discussion on conflict of interest at SNEC\u2019s General Finance meeting October 20. Councillor Dayle Bomberry raised the issue of conflict when Councillor Hazel Johnson voted on an issue involving her daughter, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) Debra Jonathan. Councillor Bomberry asked if Councillor Hazel Johnson should declare a conflict of interest before making any decision on an issue involving her daughter. The issue arose during debate on increasing COO Debra Jonathan\u2018s ability to sign housing loans up to $350,000 and approve regular expenditure up to $300,000. Debra Jonathan is Councillor Hazel Johnson\u2019s daughter. Councillor… <\/p>\n

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When is a conflict a conflict became a contentious issue at Six Nations Elected Council (SNEC) last week when a Councillor voted on an issue brought to the table by her daughter. The move sparked a discussion on conflict of interest at SNEC\u2019s General Finance meeting October 20. Councillor Dayle Bomberry raised the issue of conflict when Councillor Hazel Johnson voted on an issue involving her daughter, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) Debra Jonathan. Councillor Bomberry asked if Councillor Hazel Johnson should declare a conflict of interest before making any decision on an issue involving her daughter. The issue arose during debate on increasing COO Debra Jonathan\u2018s ability to sign housing loans up to $350,000 and approve regular expenditure up to $300,000. Debra Jonathan is Councillor Hazel Johnson\u2019s daughter. Councillor... <\/p>\n

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