Public Works Management

Public Works in Self-Government

The management and delivery of public works is fundamental to effective and efficient community governance and must be integral in the negotiation and implementation of self-government agreements. Such integration must address the full range of public works functions including:

• the establishment or adoption of a regulatory regime including standards, inspections, and enforcement;
• the planning, design, and implementation of capital projects;
• operation and maintenance of community facilities and infrastructure;
• budgeting and management of financial resources;
• management of human resources including staff training and certification; and
• the management of records and risk.

Addressing public works in self-government arrangements must be adapted to the circumstances, vision, and goals of the specific First Nation. It cannot be left until the final stages of development due to its impacts on the financing agreement, transition arrangements, the need to establish and implement capacity development, and the need to address a number of important issues in the context of each negotiation.

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