Beneficiary Referendum
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In clear language what is the beneficiary referendum all about?
Very simply, the KDFN beneficiary referendum is asking KDFN beneficiaries to approve three policies. If approved, these policies would be the guiding principles for how Kwanlin Dun would manage its Settlement Lands and Final Agreement money and how it would consult with its beneficiaries if there were ever any changes to the Final Agreement.
Continue reading...Why is it important to vote in the beneficiary referendum?
9 June 2010
It is very important that beneficiaries make their voice heard by voting in this referendum. By voting “Yes” or “No” beneficiaries will let the KDFN government know whether they support the policies that beneficiaries are being asked to vote on. For the policies to be approved a majority of all beneficiaries entitled to vote in the [...]
Continue reading...What happens if not enough beneficiaries vote in the referendum?
9 June 2010
If not enough beneficiaries vote in the referendum, another referendum will have to be held until the policies are approved. Referendums are expensive and Kwanlin Dun will not be able to allow the long-term use of Settlement Land or invest its Final Agreement money until another referendum was held and the policies approved.
Continue reading...As a beneficiary will I have a say in the Acts that will be developed if the Settlement Land Policy and the Investment Governance Policy are approved?
9 June 2010
Chief and Council have guaranteed that KDFN beneficiaries will be consulted in the development of the Settlement Land Act and the Investment Governance Act which would be created if the Settlement Land Policy and the Investment Governance Policy are approved. A consultation process will be established to ensure that beneficiaries are consulted in the development of [...]
Continue reading...Why can’t beneficiaries see draft copies of the Acts that would be developed if the Settlement Land Policy and Investment Governance Policy are approved?
9 June 2010
Due to the high price of legal services and the KDFN constitutional requirement that the KDFN beneficiaries first approve the Settlement Land Policy and the Investment Governance Policy in a referendum, drafts of the Investment Governance Act and the Settlement Land Act have not been developed. Once the policies have been approved in the referendum, Chief [...]
Continue reading...If the Investment Governance Act is approved and a Trust Fund established will Chief and Council be able to remove Trustees from the Trust Fund?
9 June 2010
No, only the Trust Fund’’s Protector, or a Court of law, will have the power to remove Trustees before their terms expire. The Protector is a trusted individual, knowledgeable of the law, who will be appointed by KDFN to oversee the Trust Fund and ensure that the Trustees comply with the terms of the Trust [...]
Continue reading...What do these different words mean?
4 June 2010
The Beneficiary Referendum involves a lot of information. Some of the words used in the communication materials may not be understood by everybody. Here are definitions of some of the terms that are used: Q. What is a Referendum? A referendum is a formal vote where voters are asked to accept or reject something, usually by [...]
Continue reading...If the Settlement Land Policy is approved what happens next?
9 May 2010
If the Settlement Land Policy is approved, KDFN will develop a new law called the Settlement Land Act. This Act will be developed in consultation with KDFN beneficiaries. Right now, without this Act in place, KDFN can only approve the use of Settlement Land for three years at a time. The Settlement Land Act will [...]
Continue reading...If the Settlement Land Policy is approved will KDFN beneficiaries be able to build cabins on Settlement Land?
9 May 2010
If the Settlement Land Policy is approved, then the Settlement Land Act will be developed. The Settlement Land Act will have provisions for granting long-term leases to beneficiaries to use Settlement Land. These leases would enable beneficiaries to get mortgages and build their own cabins on Settlement Land.
Continue reading...Once the Settlement Land Policy is approved, how long will it be until I can access my land?
9 May 2010
KDFN cannot develop the Settlement Land Act until the Settlement Land Policy has been approved. KDFN hopes to complete the Settlement Land Act within one year of the approval of the Settlement Land Policy. Once the Act is passed then beneficiaries can apply for land.
Continue reading...Official Voters List
The Official Voters List has been posted. If you are a KDFN Beneficiary and you will be 18 or older as of June 15, 2010, you should be on this Official Voters List. If you have any questions, please contact the CRO, Lois Moorcroft, at (867) 335-6569 or kdfnvote@gmail.comCopyright © 2012 Beneficiary Referendum. Thrilling Theme from FreelanceWP
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9 June 2010
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