Northern Settlements in the Northern Saskatchewan Administration District
What is a northern settlement?
A northern settlement is a type of community within the municipality known as the District. In the District there are 11 northern settlements, 14 resorts subdivisions, 9 cluster subdivisions and upwards of 8,000 leases. Northern Municipal Services (NMS) holds the unique responsibility to act as the local government authority for the District. Northern settlements are administered in consultation with the Local Advisory Committee.
What is a Local Advisory Committee?
A local advisory committee (LAC) is a committee elected every four years to act in an advisory capacity to NMS. They make recommendations on the affairs of the northern settlement and on the finances and welfare of the northern settlement and its residents.
What is a Northern Municipal Advisor?
The Northern Municipal Advisor (municipal advisor) is a member of the NMS branch who administers the 11 northern settlements. The municipal advisor will work with the LAC in making recommendations on:
The municipal advisors of NMS are Sandra Galambos, Kathryn Weinhofer and the manager is Hasan Akhtar. Advisors can be reached by emailing nms@gov.sk.ca.
What is an LAC meeting?
All meetings of the LAC must be open to the public. In each settlement, LAC meetings will be publicly advertised prior to the meeting. The LAC meeting is held similar to a council meeting where the committee does business such as: reviewing financial statements, discussing business and passing resolutions. If a member of the public would like to speak at a meeting they need to request to be a delegate prior to the meeting. An LAC must follow the law for governing its proceedings, calling meetings, the conduct of its members and generally for the transaction of its business.
The main purpose of a meeting is to see that all items of business are proposed, considered and decided upon. All items should be properly introduced by way of motions. A seconder to a motion is not required. The LAC may make recommendations by resolution.
What is an LAC Resolution?
Resolutions are the basis for making recommendations to the minister. Every resolution must be passed by a majority vote of the members present at a duly constituted meeting of the LAC. The resolutions passed by a LAC are only recommendations to the minister. They are not valid until approved by the minister or their representative (the municipal advisor). The basic questions that must be answered so that each resolution is able to stand alone include:
Questions?
Please email nms@gov.sk.ca
A northern settlement is a type of community within the municipality known as the District. In the District there are 11 northern settlements, 14 resorts subdivisions, 9 cluster subdivisions and upwards of 8,000 leases. Northern Municipal Services (NMS) holds the unique responsibility to act as the local government authority for the District. Northern settlements are administered in consultation with the Local Advisory Committee.
What is a Local Advisory Committee?
A local advisory committee (LAC) is a committee elected every four years to act in an advisory capacity to NMS. They make recommendations on the affairs of the northern settlement and on the finances and welfare of the northern settlement and its residents.
What is a Northern Municipal Advisor?
The Northern Municipal Advisor (municipal advisor) is a member of the NMS branch who administers the 11 northern settlements. The municipal advisor will work with the LAC in making recommendations on:
- conduct of settlement business and making sure legislation is followed.
- preparing current year’s operating budget and capital works spending plans.
- conducting LAC elections.
- supervising, approving, hiring, discipling, and terminating settlement employees.
- reviewing and analyzing monthly financial statements.
- controlling expenditures.
The municipal advisors of NMS are Sandra Galambos, Kathryn Weinhofer and the manager is Hasan Akhtar. Advisors can be reached by emailing nms@gov.sk.ca.
What is an LAC meeting?
All meetings of the LAC must be open to the public. In each settlement, LAC meetings will be publicly advertised prior to the meeting. The LAC meeting is held similar to a council meeting where the committee does business such as: reviewing financial statements, discussing business and passing resolutions. If a member of the public would like to speak at a meeting they need to request to be a delegate prior to the meeting. An LAC must follow the law for governing its proceedings, calling meetings, the conduct of its members and generally for the transaction of its business.
The main purpose of a meeting is to see that all items of business are proposed, considered and decided upon. All items should be properly introduced by way of motions. A seconder to a motion is not required. The LAC may make recommendations by resolution.
What is an LAC Resolution?
Resolutions are the basis for making recommendations to the minister. Every resolution must be passed by a majority vote of the members present at a duly constituted meeting of the LAC. The resolutions passed by a LAC are only recommendations to the minister. They are not valid until approved by the minister or their representative (the municipal advisor). The basic questions that must be answered so that each resolution is able to stand alone include:
- What?
- Where?
- When?
- Who?
- Why?
- How much?
Questions?
Please email nms@gov.sk.ca
Settlement Information Pages & Maps
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Located in northwestern Saskatchewan, Bear Creek is located along highway 155, and has a population of 57 people.
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Located in north-central Saskatchewan along highway 102, Brabant has a population of 62 people.
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Located in the far north in Saskatchewan, Camsell Portage is an adorable community with a population of only 9 people.
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Located in northwestern Saskatchewan, Descharme Lake is located adjacent to highway 955 extending north of La Loche, SK.
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Located in the far northwest portion of the province, bordering the Alberta - Saskatchewan boundary, Garson Lake has a population of 29 people.
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Located in north-central Saskatchewan, also along highway 102, Missinipe is an adorable community located on the edge of the Lac La Ronge Provincial Park and has a population of 39.
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Located in northwestern Saskatchewan, Sled Lake has a population of 39 people.
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Located in northeastern Saskatchewan, Southend is located at the southern portion of Reindeer Lake and has a population of 35 people.
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Located in north-central Saskatchewan, Stanley Mission is located within the boundaries of the Lac La Ronge Provincial Park and has a population of 90.
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Located in the far north, Uranium City is the most northern city within the province of Saskatchewan and has a population of 75 people.
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Located in the far north, the community of Wollaston Lake is located on the eastern shores of Lake Wollaston, and has a population of 85 people.
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