| Band Manager (Position Vacant)
P.O. Box 717
Mobert, ON
P0M 2J0
Tollfree:
888-797-1123
Telephone:
(807) 822-2134
Ext:
Fax:
(807) 822-2850
Email:
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In order that Council can concentrate on long term interests and needs of the
community, the Band Manager ensures that the governance work of Council is kept
independent from the daily operations of management and staff.
The Band Manager can help Council define its purpose, goals, strategies, action
plans and participate in Council and staff decision making processes.
The Manager is accountable to Council and has authority and accountability for
all operations. This relationship allows the Band Manager, managers and staff to
work according to established rules and procedures that Council has approved.
The key management functions of the Manager include:
 | Program planning and development |
| Human resource management |
| Implementation of Council directives |
| Recommending policies and procedures |
| Capacity building and maintenance of administration |
| Community and public relations |
| Assist with fiscal and political strategies |
The Band Manager must ensure that the First Nation's administrative standard
of service is consistent with First Nations policies, bylaws, legislative and
regulatory requirements.
Band Manager's Responsibilities
The responsibilities of the
Band Manager include knowledge and experience to plan, organize, control,
communicate, delegate and accept responsibility.
Planning and Organizing
The Band Manager must plan for staff development, current year objectives and
expenditures for program delivery. This will include developing internal
organizational structures necessary to deliver programs and services.
Controlling
The Band Manager's controlling function requires that staff perform in
accordance with initiatives as directed, planned and organized. Monitoring
processes must be established to control the First Nation's internal operations.
Communicating
The Band Manager must ensure lines of communication with all stakeholders. Clear
oral and written communication skills are essential when reporting to Council
and community.
Delegating
Not only is a competent Band Manager receptive of duties delegated by Council,
the Band Manager must also delegate responsibilities to staff and monitor
progress.
Staffing and Acceptance of Responsibility
The Band Manager along with Council is responsible for the recruitment,
termination and discipline of all staff.
Council has a crucial relationship with management (the band Manager).
Governance is many things, but it is not day-to-day management. Council must
have a competent person manage its business and supervise its employees. The
Band Manager, as its principal employee, is accountable only to Council.
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