Naskapi and the Cree-Naskapi Commission Act

Marginal note:Deputy chief

• 29 (1) In each band, one councillor shall hold office as deputy chief in accordance with an election by-law made under section 64 or in accordance with regulations made under paragraph 67(1)(a).

• Marginal note:Duties and powers of deputy chief

  (2) The deputy chief shall perform the duties assigned to him by the regulations and the by-laws of the band, and, in the event that the chief is absent or incapacitated or if the office of chief is vacant, has and may exercise all the powers and duties of the chief.