Bill C-79
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RECOMMENDATION |
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His Excellency the Governor General recommends to the House of
Commons the appropriation of public revenue under the circumstances,
in the manner and for the purposes set out in a measure entitled ``An Act
to permit certain modifications in the application of the Indian Act to
bands that desire them''.
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SUMMARY |
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This enactment enables Indian bands to adopt modifications to some
of the provisons of the Indian Act as it applies to them.
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The modifications to the application of the Indian Act remove the
need for ministerial approval for the sale of agricultural products and
certain artifacts. Additional by-law making powers are conferred on
band councils. Fines levied for violations of the Act, the regulations or
band by-laws are increased to $5,000 and are payable directly to band
councils. Bands may create a voluntary ticketing scheme in order to
expedite by-law enforcement. The Minister, rather than the Governor in
Council, is given the authority to set aside elections. The term of office
for a chief and council is extended from two to three years. The Minister
is authorized to enter into agreements with band councils for education
al purposes.
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