This notice, sent on behalf of Provisional Council of the Métis Nation of Ontario (PCMNO) Chair Hank Rowlinson, is to inform Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) citizens residing in Region 8 that the position of Region 8 Councillor on the PCMNO has become vacant due to the resignation of Councillor Karen Derocher. The PCMNO is grateful for Karen’s service to the MNO and wishes her well in her future endeavours.
Section 10 of the MNO Bylaws defines the subsequent action to be taken:
“If any vacancy occurs the PCMNO may appoint as a replacement, a citizen of the MNO, and that person shall hold office until the next election.”
A complete copy of the MNO Bylaws can be viewed here.
Any MNO citizen residing in Region 8 who is interested in holding the position of Region 8 Councilor until the next MNO election and who is eligible (as per Section 6.3 of MNO Electoral Code: Part A and per MNO Policy #2018-001) should write a short letter describing why they would like to serve as the Region 8 Councilor and send the letter along with their current résumé to:
Nav Gill
Métis Nation of Ontario
66 Slater Street, Suite 1100
Ottawa, ON, K1P 5H1
NavG@metisnation.org
The letter and résumé must be received on or before, 4:30 pm, Thursday, September 29th, 2022. Please share this information with other citizens in Region 8 especially those who you think would represent the Region well.