Overabove Cowlitz Indian Tribe Comprehensive Plan | Page 33

OBJECTIVE/PURPOSE
ACCOUNTABILITY
TEAM/UPDATES
• Effective governance with focus on the Community through the
protection and expansion of sovereignty
• Examine and revise, as needed, roles and responsibilities
of sub-committees
• Everyone is prepared, decisions can be made and meetings are more
effective through the identification of, and adherence to, Council ground
rules and procedures
• Meeting materials are distributed prior to meeting so everyone
comes prepared • Tribal Council
• A knowledgeable staff and leadership is an empowered team • Tribal Council
• Boards and Committees
• Directors
• Improved communication between Tribal Council and
Department Directors
• Support of Department Directors in running their programs and meeting
their goals
• Basic structure to help programs achieve what they are trying to attain • Tribal Council
• Strengthened Council with a focused, cohesive vision for the Tribe
• Leadership example that will model desired behaviors to Directors, staff
and community • Tribal Council
• Directors, as appropriate,
for support
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