Administration

INVITATION TO TENDER TANK NO. 6 MAINTENANCE BELLEDUNE PORT AUTHORITY, BELLEDUNE, NBFebruary 1, 2023 - 1:02 pm
Listuguj Bylaw Enforcement and Public Security AnnouncementJanuary 25, 2023 - 1:14 pm
Healthy Eating Lunch and LearnJanuary 24, 2023 - 1:12 pm
Invitation to Tender – Alaqsite’w Gitpu School – Bus Loading ZoneJanuary 24, 2023 - 1:03 pm
Land Management Act Lunch and Learn Sessions – Zoom InfoJanuary 18, 2023 - 10:56 am

Welcome

The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government’s Administration Directorate is involved in the management of all programs and services delivered by the LMG Directorates, which include: Administration, Finance, Listuguj Community Health Services, Listuguj Community Social Services, Listuguj Education Directorate, Natural Resources, and Public Security.

The Band Administrator oversees the LMG Directorates. The role of the Band Administrator is to make certain that each Directorate follows the budgets and policies, which have been approved by Chief and Council. The Band Administrator reports directly to Chief and Council on the management and operations of all the Directorates.

There are approximately 200 full-time and temporary employees at the LMG. However, over the year with seasonal and project workers, the LMG employs as many as 750 people annually. Seasonal employment peaks in the spring, summer and fall primarily in Administration, Capital & Infrastructure and Natural Resources. As well, students are employed annually.

Administration plays a key role in managing the day-to-day functions of the LMG’s affairs in the areas of employment, communications, computer technology systems, lands and estates, and band membership. As well, this Directorate oversees the management of the Listuguj Community Development Center (Bingo Hall).

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Management Philosophy

The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government embodies and reflects the cultural values of the Mi’gmaq. It is the Management Philosophy of the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government to:

Demonstrate a respect and healthy pride for our Mi’gmaq language and cultural heritage in all our activities;
Be caring, sensitive and attentive to the needs of the people who came to the LMG seeking assistance or a service;
Be respectful of all People and cultures, and treat them accordingly;
Be fair and equitable in all dealings with employees, the People, or the general public;
Be honest and open in all dealings, while constantly protecting the confidentiality of the information provided to the LMG in its work;
Maintain a calm and serene attitude when dealing with stressful situations;
Be responsible and respectful for the resources and equipment entrusted to us, and fully open and accountable for our actions and decisions;
Maintain integrity and make decisions based on the merits of the situation, that is based on the facts and principles of fairness and effectiveness, and then be firm in maintaining sound decisions;
Strive to provide the highest standards of services at all times;
Foster a constructive and cheery work environment, where our sense of humor never diminishes the dignity of our associates or any other people;
Promote genuine teamwork, where employees accept their individual responsibility in fulfilling their respective team roles and assignments;
Be trustworthy, i.e. fulfill our commitment, and not undertake assignments or make promises we can not meet;
Trust our employees and delegate responsibility and accountability as much as possible;
Set a consistent example at work, in the community, and when representing the First Nation while on assignment;
Be tolerant and supportive to those who are having particular difficulties;
Be open to the most appropriate technologies and work methods, constantly seeking to provide the best possible services given our limited resources;
Promote the total development and wellness of our personnel, as Mi’gmaq;
Foster a learning environment, always seeking to improve ourselves in the service of our People.

Mission, Roles and Responsibilities

Mission

The mission of the Administration of the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government is to deliver the best possible services and programs in accordance with the policies and budgets approved by the Council.

Roles and Responsibilities

The specific roles and responsibilities of the Administration are:

To conduct the programs and services approved by Council, in accordance with the policies’ criteria
To manage any special projects approved by Council.
To help obtain adequate funding and to manage the funds entrusted to it in the most effective and responsible manner, consistent with approved budgets and policies.
To support the work of Council and its Committees by:
Providing expertise and analysis, and recommending appropriate options;
Contributing to the planning process through active participation of the Directors in the Committees of the Council;
Providing administrative support and co-ordination to the work of the Committees of Council;
Assisting in the communications initiatives of Council.
To help deal with unforeseen circumstances in an effective and constructive manner.
To constantly improve its own capabilities, both at the level of individual employees and as an organization.
To represent the best interests of the Listuguj Mi’gmaq First Nation in all dealings with other governments and outside organizations.
To serve as role models for the community.
The Administration is accountable to the Chief and Council through the approved organizational structure

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