On April 3, 2009, the Treaty Department was dissolved and the staff have transitioned to other departments within the organization. Two departments have been created since the Effective Date to provide operational and policy support to Tsawwassen Government. The Government Services Department is responsible for supporting the institutions of Tsawwassen Government such as the Tsawwassen Legislature, Executive Council, Advisory Council, and Judicial Council. They are also responsible for supporting the implementation of the Tsawwassen Treaty across the government, for the management and administration of files, the management of the Tsawwassen Registry and other government records, and the eligibility and enrolment function.

Valerie Cross-Blackett
Manager of Government Services
604.948.5228
vcross-blackett@tsawwassenfirstnation.com

Melinda Cassidy
Legislative/Judicial Council Clerk
604.948.5236
mcassidy@tsawwassenfirstnation.com

Andrew Bak
Government Services Technician
604.948.5225
abak@tsawwassenfirstnation.com

Jennifer Jansen
Records Analyst
604.948.5232
jjansen@tsawwassenfirstnation.com

The Policy and Intergovernmental Affairs Department shares responsibility for the implementation of the Treaty, and has primary responsibility for cross-government policy advice and support, for leadership or advice on strategic policy initiatives of Tsawwassen Government, and for intergovernmental relations with our partners at federal, provincial, and municipal levels.

Tom McCarthy
Policy and Intergovernmental Affairs Manager
604.948.5220
tmccarthy@tsawwassenfirstnation.com

Colin Ward
Policy Analyst
604.948.5213
cward@tsawwassenfirstnation.com