Webinar Description
This webinar is a follow up to the spring webinar on the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ). In this webinar we will recap AHJ, but focus on how bylaws play an important role for Council to exercise their governance on the construction of homes. The webinar will look at how AHJ and by laws function off reserve. Next, we look at how by laws are passed in First Nations. We also look at how bylaws are drafted with specific attention on housing bylaws and some of the key sections to be considered.
What students will learn?
The meaning of AHJ and use of bylaws
How AHJ and bylaws are applied off reserve
The importance of bylaws
How bylaws are drafted and approved.
The challenges associated with outdated bylaws and the AHJ
Who should take the seminar?
Chief and Council
Band Administrators
Housing Managers and staff
Housing officers
Housing inspectors
Contractors, renovators and estimators
Instructional hours
Webinar notes/readings materials should be reviewed prior to webinar.
1 Webinar - 1 hour per session (Part 2: Dealing with Contractors)
Instructor
John Kiedrowski, FNNBOA - Project Manager
Required tools, equipment and learning resources
Computer based communication capability – Webex (instructions will be provided on how to access Webex)
Smart phone, if you chose to use it for the courses.
Schedule of the webinar
The two webinar is planned for the following days: September 6 (NEW DATE) and 8 at 1 pm EST
Registration
The last day to register is 7 days prior
Once registered, information will be sent on how to log into Webex.
Course information may be sent be sent in advance.
Prerequisite
None. But it is important to review the first webinar on AHJ.