UPDATED Proposed amendments to the Neskonlith current Custom Election Regulation

NOTICE - July 25th Vote Postponed
UPDATED Notice and Summary of Revised Proposed Changes to CER
UPDATED Proposed New CEGC (revised for vote)
Proposed Amendments

Following feedback received from membership since the last Election, Chief and Council (the “Council”) has started the process to amend the Neskonlith Custom Election Regulation (the “Current CER”) into a new Custom Election and Governance Code. The proposed changes create one unified governing code for Neskonlith to improve and expand upon the Current CER in a way that better incorporates Secwépemc practices, increases the transparency and accountability of Council, encourages more Candidates to run for office, and protects the integrity of each Member’s voting rights.

The decision on whether or not the proposed amendments will be made by Band vote at a Band meeting to be held at the following time and place:
Notice of Band Meeting

Vote on Amending the Current
Custom Election Regulation

Date
Saturday
July 25, 2026
Dual Locations
Neskonlith Band Hall, Chase
AND
461 First Nations Road
Salmon Arm, BC V1E 2Z6
Meeting Time
10:00 am
to 2:00 pm

Electors who are unable to attend the meeting on July 25, 2026, are encouraged to vote by mail. Mailed votes must be received by July 24, 2026.

Request for Feedback Before Vote

The feedback period closed on July 2, 2026. In response to the feedback received, the proposed Custom Election and Governance Code has been revised and the updated version linked here is up for vote on July 25, 2026. Kukstác-kucw to everyone who took the time to read the proposal, attend meetings, ask questions, and provide comments.

Submit Your Comments

To have your comments on the Draft Proposed CEGC considered for revisions before the vote, please submit them in writing by July 2, 2026, to Council as follows:

By Mail, Addressed To
Chief and Council
743 Chief Neskonlith Drive
PO Box 318
Chase, BC V0E 1M0
Attention:
Chantal Kawamoto Stott
Drop Off
Band Administration Office
Attention:
Chantal Kawamoto Stott