The requirements of the federal First Nations Transparency Act became effective Tuesday meaning Canadas approximate 600 bands had to have posted their audited financial statement on their own websites and submitted to Aboriginal Affairs to be posted on the federal departments website. On Thursday, the Peerless Trout First Nation #478 found itself mentioned in the Edmonton Journal as columnist Paula Simons revealed: The Peerless Trout First National has a registered population of just 864. But its chief, James Alook, received $205,937 in salary ane expenses last year, including $109,998 in travel. Simons commentary carries the headline Light sines on First Nations finances; Controversial new law will hold elected officials accountable and a photo caption Now, for the first time, First Nations citizens will enjoy the rights guaranteed to every other Canadian. In regards to what is posted for the rest of the PTFN council members totals: Gladue, Norman A- Councillor $126,502 Houle, William S - Councillor $106,439 Laboucan, Sharon - Councillor $104,485 Okemow, Gilbert - Councillor $105,647 TOTALS (including Chief Alook): $649,010
Posted on: Thu, 31 Jul 2014 12:46:22 +0000
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