Councillor Brian Eli

From 1998-2002 Eli served as the elected Chief of Westbank First Nation contributing significantly to the membership including:

• Established objectives for WFN to determine programs in accordance with government policy and in conjunction with government committees, directors, and elected councillors.

• Advised senior representatives on policy questions and referred any major policy matters to these representatives for their final decision

• Provided budgetary control through implementation of appropriate systems and procedures

• Presented to legislative and other government committees regarding policies, programs, and budgets

In 2003, Eli was appointed the Community Liaison for Chief and Council of Westbank First Nation acting in the field of communications including:

• Develop, implement and evaluate communications strategies and programs to inform community, employees, and the general public of initiatives and policies of the WFN Self Government Agreement

• Gather, research, and prepare material for internal and external audiences

• Review public opinion and attitude to identify the interests and concerns of key groups in the WFN

• Prepare or supervise preparation of reports, bibliographies, speeches, presentations, web sites, and press releases

• Represent WFN as spokesperson and respond to written and oral inquiries

Councillor Brian Eli brings his experience as a Construction Manager to the community specifically in the field of land development. He has represented Westbank First Nation in many aspects of this area including:

• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate construction projects from start to finish according to schedule, specifications, and budget

• Prepare contracts; negotiate with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors

Brian Eli’s mandate continues to remain focussed on enhancing the quality of life for members by improving education programs and medical plans for the single and elderly of the membership.