The Akwesasne Justice Department's Legislative Services guide the development and maintenance of Akwesasne laws. This includes supporting community engagement in law-making, maintaining the official Law Registry, and ensuring that legislation reflects the values, needs, and jurisdiction of Akwesasne.
Legislative Development
Through the Akwesasne Legislative Enactment Procedural Regulations (ALEPR), new laws are developed in a way that is open, community-driven, and consistent. The process moves through five phases:
- Identifying the need for a law
- Drafting and review
- Community consultation
- Approval and enactment
- Implementation and enforcement
Current Legislative Development Initiatives
Legislative Services is currently working with the community on the development and amendment of laws, including:
- Akwesasne Cannabis Law | Phase IV
- Akwesasne Child’s Rights & Responsibilities Law | Phase I
- Building Codes/Housing Law | Phase I
- Akwesasne Election Law – Amendment | Phase V
- Akwesasne Financial Administration Law | Phase V
- Akwesasne Land Law | Phase I
- Akwesasne Landlord Tenant Law | Phase I
- Prescription Drug/Controlled Substances/Akwesasne Drug Law – Amendment | Phase I
- Akwesasne Residency Law – Amendment | Phase I
- Akwesasne Water Law | Phase I
- Akwesasne Emergency Management Law | Phase IV
Akwesasne Law Registry (Kaiahnehronsehra Iehiontakwa)
The Akwesasne Law Registry is the official source for all enacted Akwesasne laws. It ensures transparency and provides community access to governing documents.
Contact Legislative Services:
Akwesasne Justice Department
45 Johnson Road, Kana:takon
Akwesasne, QC H0M 1A0
Phone: 613-575-5000 ext. 2400
Fax: 613-575-1726
Legislative Services Manager: Alyson Thompson