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The Cowichan Tribes Complaints and Appeals Board was formed in 2024 following the process set out in section 10 of the Cowichan Tribes Custom Election Code passed in October 2023.
The Board is responsible for receiving and investigating (1) election process appeals, and (2) complaints made against a Chief or Councilor, including questions of their breaching their Oath of Office.
If you have an appeal about the election, or a want to make a petition to remove a councillor or chief, please have a look at our Board's process, and then contact us.
Our Board members
Our Board members
Following the Cowichan Elections Law, the Complaints and Appeals Board is made up by a Cowichan Tribes Elder, a Cowichan Tribes member, someone who isn't a member, but knows abuot law, conflict or elections. Board members can not work for Cowichan Tribes or be part of the election.
The Board's Process for Complaints and Appeals
The Board's Process for Complaints and Appeals
The Complaints and Appeals Board is responsible to hear Petitions to remove a chief or councillor, and Appeals of a Cowichan Election. The Board must integrate Syuwentst (the Teachings) into all aspects of the work.
Complaints and Appeals Board Policy
Complaints and Appeals Board Policy
All of the policies and regulations of the Cowichan Complaints and Appeals Board are available here
Cowichan Tribes Election Law
Cowichan Tribes Election Law
The standards for Cowichan Elections, and the Oath of Office for elected officials is available here.
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