Definitions
Abuse of Authority | Abuse of authority is considered a form of harassment. It occurs when Chief & Council improperly or unreasonably uses the power and/or authority associated with a position held, in order to endanger another employees job, undermine the performance of that job, offer or withhold training or developmental opportunities, promotional opportunities, or performance evaluations, threaten the employee’s economic livelihood or in any way interfere with or influence the employee’s career goals or the extension of preferential treatment to one employee to the disadvantage of another. It also includes acts as intimidation, threats, humiliation, and coercion.
Audit | An audit is an examination carried out by a Chartered Accountant firm that can determine if the information on the financial statements is prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Auditing Principles (GAAP)
Auditor | The accountant appointed by Chief and Council to audit the financial statements, records and inventories of Mississauga First Nation
Band Council Resolution (BCR) A resolution of Chief and Council passed at a duly convened meeting by a majority of Chief and Council members.
Bullying | Repeated behaviour such as spreading rumours or gossip; using sarcasm and threatening innuendo; isolating and excluding an individual; humiliating a person; teasing in a mean way; getting others to –gang up; giving the worst jobs to an individual; public negative comments and/or hitting, poking, pinching and punching can all be forms of bullying
Canada Labour Code | Part II and III of the Canada Labour Code, an Act that defines both the occupational health and safety requirements and the minimum labour standards that apply to all employees.
Chief | The person who is elected to serve as the spokesperson for the First Nation who will work under the direction and with the assistance of the elected Council members
Chief & Council | is the governing body of Mississauga First Nation and refers to the duly elected Chief and Council pursuant to MFN Election Code
Child | A member between the ages of 0-12.
Citizen | All individuals registered with Mississauga First Nation.
Community | The community is Mississauga First Nation.
Complainant | The person filing the complaint.
Conflict of Interest | A conflict of interest exists wherever an individual could benefit, disproportionally from others, directly or indirectly, from access to information or from a decision over which they might have influence, or, where someone might reasonably perceive there to be such a benefit and influence.
Council | Collectively, the duly elected Chief and Council of Mississauga First Nation.
Councillor | Individually, the duly elected person of Mississauga First Nation.
Discipline | Discipline means corrective or punitive action taken by the Employer towards any employee to correct misconduct, performance or behaviour.
Discrimination & Harassment | Discrimination is an act of differential treatment toward an individual as a member of a group, or toward a group itself, that may create a disadvantage for that individual or group or deny the individual or group an opportunity, without valid reason. The prohibitive grounds for discrimination are outlined as follows: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability and conviction for which a pardon has been granted.
Director of Operations | Senior employee of Mississauga Fist Nation who is responsible for overseeing the administration of the Band. Also inclusive in this definition is “Band Manager” or “Chief Operating Officer”. This position is accountable to Council.
Elder | A member who is fifty (50) years of age or older.
Extended Family | A person’s grandparent, grandchild, first degree aunt or uncle, first degree niece or nephew, and individuals who reside in the same household.
Immediate Family | A person’s natural parent, adopted parent, step-parent, or individual whom has demonstrated the settle intention to act as a parent; mother or father; mother-in-law or father-in-law; child; spouse or Common-Law partner; sister or brother; sister-in-law or brother-in-law; and legal guardian.
In Camera | Means a session of Council which is private to the members of Council and whomever they wish to include in the session. The purpose of an In Camera session is to protect the privacy of an individual or individuals, business transactions or other issues deemed private by Council. In Camera session minutes are recorded on private record and stored separate from the public record in a secure place.
Member | A person whose name appears or is entitled to appear on the Membership List of Mississauga First Nation in accordance with its membership code, and “Membership” and “Band Member” have corresponding meanings.
Misconduct | Failure to follow the defined rules for keeping the workplace efficient and safe and for conducting professional work practices.
Mississauga First Nation | The Mississauga First Nation, also commonly referred to as Mississagi, Mississauga #8, Mississauga Reserve, or Mississauga Indian Band or Misswezahging.
Nepotism | Nepotism is considered an unfair practice in which people in power give positions in a government or organization to their relatives or friends, rather than to any individual who is well qualified. This can lead to inefficiency in the functioning of the government or organization, since hiring is based on personal connections, rather than ability or merit. Additionally, the perception of unfair practice diminishes the reputation or qualified candidates, as it is believed they were appointed due to a relationship.
Portfolio | Means a defined area of responsibility of a Councillor as designate by the Chief.
Sexual Harassment | The Labour Code defines sexual harassment as any conduct, comment, gesture or contact of a sexual nature that is likely to cause offence or humiliation to any employee or that might, on reasonable grounds, be perceived by that employee as placing a condition of a sexual nature on employment or on any opportunity for training or promotion.
Quorum | Fifty percent plus one (50% + 1) of the duly elected Council.
Risk Management and Strategic Planning Director | Senior employee of Mississauga First Nation who is responsible for overseeing the Human Resources of the Band. This position is accountable to Chief & Council.
Undermining Behaviours | Any action, behaviour or comment made by an employee that creates the opportunity to sabotage, destroy or erode the reputation, position or leadership of an organization. Such behaviour leads to a poisoned work environment.
Youth | A member who is between the ages of thirteen (13) and eighteen (18) years of age.
Audit | An audit is an examination carried out by a Chartered Accountant firm that can determine if the information on the financial statements is prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Auditing Principles (GAAP)
Auditor | The accountant appointed by Chief and Council to audit the financial statements, records and inventories of Mississauga First Nation
Band Council Resolution (BCR) A resolution of Chief and Council passed at a duly convened meeting by a majority of Chief and Council members.
Bullying | Repeated behaviour such as spreading rumours or gossip; using sarcasm and threatening innuendo; isolating and excluding an individual; humiliating a person; teasing in a mean way; getting others to –gang up; giving the worst jobs to an individual; public negative comments and/or hitting, poking, pinching and punching can all be forms of bullying
Canada Labour Code | Part II and III of the Canada Labour Code, an Act that defines both the occupational health and safety requirements and the minimum labour standards that apply to all employees.
Chief | The person who is elected to serve as the spokesperson for the First Nation who will work under the direction and with the assistance of the elected Council members
Chief & Council | is the governing body of Mississauga First Nation and refers to the duly elected Chief and Council pursuant to MFN Election Code
Child | A member between the ages of 0-12.
Citizen | All individuals registered with Mississauga First Nation.
Community | The community is Mississauga First Nation.
Complainant | The person filing the complaint.
Conflict of Interest | A conflict of interest exists wherever an individual could benefit, disproportionally from others, directly or indirectly, from access to information or from a decision over which they might have influence, or, where someone might reasonably perceive there to be such a benefit and influence.
Council | Collectively, the duly elected Chief and Council of Mississauga First Nation.
Councillor | Individually, the duly elected person of Mississauga First Nation.
Discipline | Discipline means corrective or punitive action taken by the Employer towards any employee to correct misconduct, performance or behaviour.
Discrimination & Harassment | Discrimination is an act of differential treatment toward an individual as a member of a group, or toward a group itself, that may create a disadvantage for that individual or group or deny the individual or group an opportunity, without valid reason. The prohibitive grounds for discrimination are outlined as follows: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability and conviction for which a pardon has been granted.
Director of Operations | Senior employee of Mississauga Fist Nation who is responsible for overseeing the administration of the Band. Also inclusive in this definition is “Band Manager” or “Chief Operating Officer”. This position is accountable to Council.
Elder | A member who is fifty (50) years of age or older.
Extended Family | A person’s grandparent, grandchild, first degree aunt or uncle, first degree niece or nephew, and individuals who reside in the same household.
Immediate Family | A person’s natural parent, adopted parent, step-parent, or individual whom has demonstrated the settle intention to act as a parent; mother or father; mother-in-law or father-in-law; child; spouse or Common-Law partner; sister or brother; sister-in-law or brother-in-law; and legal guardian.
In Camera | Means a session of Council which is private to the members of Council and whomever they wish to include in the session. The purpose of an In Camera session is to protect the privacy of an individual or individuals, business transactions or other issues deemed private by Council. In Camera session minutes are recorded on private record and stored separate from the public record in a secure place.
Member | A person whose name appears or is entitled to appear on the Membership List of Mississauga First Nation in accordance with its membership code, and “Membership” and “Band Member” have corresponding meanings.
Misconduct | Failure to follow the defined rules for keeping the workplace efficient and safe and for conducting professional work practices.
Mississauga First Nation | The Mississauga First Nation, also commonly referred to as Mississagi, Mississauga #8, Mississauga Reserve, or Mississauga Indian Band or Misswezahging.
Nepotism | Nepotism is considered an unfair practice in which people in power give positions in a government or organization to their relatives or friends, rather than to any individual who is well qualified. This can lead to inefficiency in the functioning of the government or organization, since hiring is based on personal connections, rather than ability or merit. Additionally, the perception of unfair practice diminishes the reputation or qualified candidates, as it is believed they were appointed due to a relationship.
Portfolio | Means a defined area of responsibility of a Councillor as designate by the Chief.
Sexual Harassment | The Labour Code defines sexual harassment as any conduct, comment, gesture or contact of a sexual nature that is likely to cause offence or humiliation to any employee or that might, on reasonable grounds, be perceived by that employee as placing a condition of a sexual nature on employment or on any opportunity for training or promotion.
Quorum | Fifty percent plus one (50% + 1) of the duly elected Council.
Risk Management and Strategic Planning Director | Senior employee of Mississauga First Nation who is responsible for overseeing the Human Resources of the Band. This position is accountable to Chief & Council.
Undermining Behaviours | Any action, behaviour or comment made by an employee that creates the opportunity to sabotage, destroy or erode the reputation, position or leadership of an organization. Such behaviour leads to a poisoned work environment.
Youth | A member who is between the ages of thirteen (13) and eighteen (18) years of age.