CURRENT GOVERNMENT:
The community of New Aiyansh operates under a Village Government format. Elections are held every 4 years for Nisg̱a’a Government in accordance with the Nisg̱a’a Constitution and Nisg̱a’a Laws. Nisg̱a’a Lisims Government and Nisg̱a’a Village Governments, as provided for under the Nisg̱a’a Constitution, are the governments of the Nisg̱a’a Nation and the Nisg̱a’a Villages, respectively.
Gitlax̱t’aamiks Village Government has eight elected officials who represent the constituents of New Aiyansh and the Village Councillors are comprised of the following:
CHIEF COUNCILLOR Calvin Morven
DEPUTY CHIEF Noah Guno
COUNCILLORS Leonard Guno
Denise Eli
Taron Scott
Melanie Woods
Steven Bright
Brian Tait
Gitlax̱t’aamiks Village Government elected officials will be responsible for particular portfolios and below is a list of the GVG Structure and the Nisg̱a’a Lisims Government Standing Committees from Gitlax̱t’aamiks Village Government.
Gitlax̱t’aamiks Village Government Committee Structure
| Committee: | Chairperson: | Co-Chairperson: |
| GVG Finance | Denise Eli | Melanie Woods |
| GVG Programs and Services | Taron Scott | Brian Tait |
| GVG Capital and Housing | Melanie Woods | Noah Guno |
| GVG Community Relations | Steven Bright | Taron Scott |
| GVG Economic Development | Noah Guno | Leonard Guno |
| GVG Public Works | Brian Tait | Steven Bright |
| Committee: | Sitting Member: | Alternate: |
| NLG Executive | Calvin Morven | Noah Guno |
| NLG Finance | Calvin Morven | Denise Eli |
| NLG Programs and Services | Taron Scott | Denise Eli |
| NLG Lands and Resources | Calvin Morven | Noah Guno |
| NLG Fish and Wildlife | Leonard Guno | Steven Bright |
| NLG Peace, Order, Public Safety | Denise Eli | Leonard Guno |
| Nisga’a Capital Finance | Melanie Woods | Noah Guno |
Communication Process:
To contact the Gitlax̱t’aamiks Village Government Councillors please ensure to follow either of these communication methods:
– Leave a message at the GVG Administration office via telephone 250-633-3100
– Submit a Formal Letter
– Send an email
Gitlax̱t’aamiks Village Government Councillor Email Listing:
leonardg@peopleofthegrizzly.com
melanie@peopleofthegrizzly.com