Delisle takes Oath of Office, begins new term after Saturday By-Election

11/07/2022

The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke wishes to inform the community that Iohahi:io (Wahi:io) Delisle has taken the Oath of Office at today’s duly-convened Council meeting and has begun his term as a Ratsénhaienhs (elected Council Chief).

The Declaration was accepted by Consensus and was formalized via Mohawk Council Executive Directive.

The Oath of Office acknowledges that the primary duty of the Ratitsénhaienhs is to serve the community. Additionally, he/she must be accountable to the community, disclose conflicts of interest, act in good faith, and act within the scope of proper authority. The Oath of Office also acknowledges that a Ratsénhaienhs will be subject to actions and measures set forth in the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke Disciplinary Measures Regulations.

Ratsénhaienhs Delisle was elected in the by-election conducted on Saturday, November 5, 2022, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Alan John Rice. Delisle’s term of office will expire in July 2024 with the remainder of the Ratitsénhaienhs.