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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
PART 1: INFORMATION FOR NEW LGAs
1.0 LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT IN THE NWT
1.1 Federal / Provincial / Territorial Division of Powers
1.2 Department of Indian and Northern Affairs
1.3 Government of the NWT
1.4 Aboriginal Land Claims / Self Government Agreements
1.5 Community Governments
2.0 COMMUNITY GOVERNMENTS AND THE LGA
2.1 History
2.2 Elected Officials and Administration
2.3 LGA Role and Responsibilities
2.4 Important Legislation
3.0 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
3.1 Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act
3.2 Resource Management Boards and Agencies
PART 2: LGA DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
4.0 GOVERNANCE
4.1 Planning
4.2 Council Meetings
4.3 Making Decisions
4.4 Conflict of Interest
5.0 HUMAN RESOURCES
5.1 Role of the LGA
5.2 Human Resource Planning
5.3 Attracting and Retaining Staff
5.4 Terminations
5.5 Personnel Records
5.6 Human Resource Policies
5.7 Union Agreements
6.0 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
6.1 Types of Funding
6.2 Sources of Funding
6.3 Other Revenues
6.4 Budget
6.5 Financial Statements
6.6 Financial Policies
7.0 INFRASTRUCTURE
7.1 New Deal for NWT Community Governments
7.2 Capital Assets
7.3 Capital Planning
7.4 Project Management
7.5 Procurement and Contracting
7.6 Infrastructure Maintenance
8.0 PROGRAM AND SERVICE DELIVERY
8.1 Land Management
8.2 Water Treatment and Wastewater
8.3 Infrastructure Maintenance
8.4 Public Safety and Protection
8.5 Recreation and Cultural Activities
8.6 Energy and Environment
9.0 OTHER DUTIES
9.1 Communications and Media
9.2 Proposal Writing
9.3 Elections
9.4 Environmental Regulation
9.5 Economic Development
