Board of Directors

Roles and Responsibilites

During the 2025 Annual General Assembly, the Tahltan Central Government (TCG) membership will elect a new Board of Directors consisting of one President, one Vice-President, one Secretary Treasurer, and 10 Family Representatives. The following summary has been prepared to ensure that all nominees to the TCG Board of Directors are aware of the expectations that come with the role.

All members of the TCG board of directors are expected to act in the best interests of the TCG, attend TCG board meetings and related leadership meetings, and comply with the TCG’s bylaws, BC Societies Act and TCG policies. This include providing sworn disclosures regarding all potential conflicts of interest.

The TCG board will typically hold meetings at least monthly for approximately 8 hours. Directors will also attend meetings of the Tahltan Leadership Forum, which are typically held on a quarterly basis. In addition, directors may be asked to serve on TCG committees or in other roles within the Tahltan Nation, which will often require an additional 6-12 hours per month. In preparation for these meetings, directors should expect to spend 4-6 hours reviewing material.

The TCG board serves an important decision-making role within the Tahltans Nation and will be regularly asked to vote on issues that may be highly controversial and have broad implications. Directors should be prepared to take on this responsibility and devote the time and energy needed to make well informed decisions.

The TCG Executive Committee, consisting of the President, Vice-President, and Secretary Treasurer, will serve an integral role in representing the TCG to third parties and helping manage the day-to-day affairs of the TCG, working alongside the TCG’s administrative staff. The President’s role should be considered a full-time responsibility, while the Vice-President and Secretary Treasurer roles are expected to be part-time roles. The exact expectations and time commitment for each Executive Committee position may vary through the term of office at the discretion of the board.

Family Representatives serve an important function, including engaging with individual families and making decisions in the best interest of the TCG. This role does not require the same level of day-to-day responsibility as the Executive Committee positions but will require being available to attend meetings on a regular basis, host family engagement meetings, and review substantial material in advance of board meetings.

All nominees to the TCG board are encouraged to consider these responsibilities carefully and confirm their intent to fulfill these obligations for the duration of the 3-year term of office prior to submitting their nomination forms