ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT The Administration Department is very happy with the results that we have been able to produce during this pandemic year. Administration oversees the daily operation of the Adams Lake Indian Band. All Directors and Managers report to the Executive Director. The programs and services that comprise the Adams Lake Indian Band Administration includes the following: • • • • • •
Human Resources Information Technology Economic Development Communications Finance Administrative Assistants
Mission Statement To provide efficient, effective, professional Administrative and Financial Services consistent with Adams Lake Indian Band’s vision statement. To support the Adams Lake Indian Bands government for the benefit of community members. Accomplishments This is the third consecutive Annual Report for the Adams Lake Indian Band and we are happy to see the waterline completion, houses under construction and financial commitment toward the construction of a new Health Facility. The fiscal year saw 2020/2021 experienced the completion of the third year with an annual budget cycle. The new budget was approved in June of 2020 because of the pandemic. The directors and managers all presented to the full Council. The consolidated budget was presented to the Finance Audit Committee prior to passing the overall budget. The audit was completed in August of 2020 and was on time. As a team, we
are proud to say that we have now completed the 6 km waterline to 25 homes that have historically had poor water quality. We have obtained approval of $3.7 million dollars toward a new Health Facility. The housing subdivision is scheduled to have 16 units built at the subdivision and I.R. #6. The Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) – The Adams Lake declared a state of emergency in late March of 2020. We opened our own EOC shortly after this declaration. The EOC was operated by a combination of staff and Council. The EOC was responsible for such things as the food security cheques being sent to Membership, the gardening boxes, the Covid procedures in all band buildings, the weekly communique and support to the Health Department. This initiative has been a valuable experience for future community emergencies. 10 Year Funding Arrangement – The Adams Lake Indian Band accepted the 10 year funding arrangement in the summer of 2020. This arrangement has more flexibility, less government reporting and the funding cannot be clawed back by the government. The Adams Lake Indian Band made the decision to accept this arrangement because it has a CPA accountant, along with the Finance Administration Law (FAL) and good financial practices. Adams Lake has received its first level of certification for its financial management practices. The ten year grant not only allows for more flexibility but also additional monies and support from ISC since Adams Lake is taking on more responsibility financially. This is an important step in the development and governance of the community.
Subdivision Groundbreaking Sept, 2020
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ALIB Annual Report 2020-2021
