Kahnawake Justice System Law heading down homestretch

02/05/2014

The Mohawk Council of Kahnaw�:ke (MCK) would like to inform the community that consensus was reached on Sections 5 through 9 of the Second Draft of the proposed Kahnaw�:ke Justice System Law.
 
Consensus has now been reached on twenty-seven of the twenty-eight total clauses in the draft. Clause 28, which contains definitions of terms used within the law, and a question on whether prospective judges should be required to be of Native descent are the only two remaining issues that need to be finalized.

�There is definitely light at the end of this tunnel,� said Ron Skye, Director of Justice Services. �There was some inspired discussion last evening, and the group suggested a couple of minor changes that helped clarify the document. With a little luck, we could have consensus on the Second Draft by the next meeting. We are definitely in the homestretch.�

Copies of the draft law are available at the Court of Kahnaw�:ke in the village area, the MCK main office, or online at www.kahnawakemakingdecisions.com .

The proposed law is now in its Second Reading which, in the Community Decision Making Process, takes place once a second draft of a proposed law or amendment to a law is completed. Once that process is completed, a final draft will be presented for a formal Third Reading and signed into law. 

The next Community Consultation is scheduled for Tuesday, 18 Enn�ska/February, from 6pm to 8:30pm at the Golden Age Club.