EXTENSION - MCK seeking Kahnawakehronon for Cannabis Control Board

10/07/2024

The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) has extended the deadline for applicants to the Kahnawà:ke Cannabis Control Board (KCCB). The MCK is seeking one (1) individual to serve on the KCCB and one (1) individual to serve as an alternate on the KCCB.

The KCCB is responsible for regulating, enforcing, and administering the Kahnawà:ke Cannabis Control Law. Eligibility criteria include the following:

• Must be a Kanien’kehá:ka of Kahnawà:ke, and be a resident within the Territory
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have no criminal conviction for an indictable offense or have received a full pardon for any such conviction
• Must not have an interest in a private entity that has applied for or has been granted a cannabis-related license
• Must not have a family member who has an interest in a private entity that has applied for or has been granted a cannabis-related license

Experience with regulatory matters or participating on boards and commissions is an asset. Due to the complex and challenging nature of the tasks related to this position, applicants must be willing to participate in training and must be capable of learning and applying basic concepts of administrative law. Applicants must demonstrate strong writing skills as well as the ability to make sound decisions based on the Law and Regulations.

The Kahnawà:ke Cannabis Control Law can be viewed at www.kahnawakemakingdecisions.com.

Letters of intent can be sent by email to brandon.cross@mck.ca, dropped off at the Main MCK Office Reception, or mailed to:

Please indicate your interest in either the board or the alternate board position in your letter of intent.

The new deadline for applications is Friday, October 18, 2024.

For further information, please contact Brandon Cross by telephone at 450-632-7500.