shíshálh Nation Self-Government Act
Marginal note:Existing council of Indian Act Sechelt band
44 (1) The council of the Indian Act Sechelt band that is in office pursuant to the Indian Act immediately before the coming into force of section 5 shall be deemed to be the Council and to have been elected in accordance with the constitution of the Band.
Marginal note:Term of office
(2) The council of the Indian Act Sechelt band referred to in subsection (1) shall continue in office as the Council until a new Council has been elected in accordance with the constitution of the Band.
Marginal note:Indian Act applies
(3) Any provisions of the Indian Act relating to elections of band councils and the qualification of persons to hold office as chief or councillor apply to the council of the Indian Act Sechelt band until a new Council has been elected in accordance with the constitution of the Band.
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