Principles

As a whole and individually, the PGUAS Management Team will operate under the principles of transparency, accountability, partnership, respect, open-mindedness and inclusiveness. The Team will ensure it is culturally responsive while providing community value to the Prince George urban Aboriginal community in functioning and conducting its UAS activities.

All participants of the PGUAS are expected to follow the roles and responsibilities of the Management Team – as outlined in this document and in the Confidentiality & Code of Conduct Agreement – in addition to their specific roles and responsibilities as outlined for any necessary working groups.

Transparency – Transparency is built on the free flow of information and ensures access to relevant, timely and reliable information. Processes, institutions and information are directly accessible to all concerned and information is provided for a clear understanding to monitor the situation.

Accountability – Accountability is the requirement to explain and accept responsibility for conduct of an assigned mandate and based upon agreed expectations. Accountability includes communications to an external audience, ongoing development of management practices & strategic planning and use of the Community Assessment Tool, (CAT) on an annual basis.

Partnership – Principles which include mutual trust and respect, joint investment of resources (monetary or in-kind), result in mutual benefits, and shared risks, responsibilities and accountabilities. The partnership should also acknowledge and reflect that planning, policy and program development, implementation, evaluation and decision-making must be undertaken jointly between the Aboriginal members of the PGUAS Management Team and the members from First Nation, federal and provincial governments, and the City of Prince George.

Inclusiveness – Provision of broad-based opportunities open to input from, and participation of, the diverse urban Aboriginal community for the benefit of the urban Aboriginal population. Non-aboriginal and Aboriginal service providers are included.

Respect and Open Mindedness – Be respectful and open-minded while participating in the process.

Culturally Responsive – Acknowledge and utilize local Aboriginal culture and traditions in order to improve the delivery and accessibility of the Urban Aboriginal Strategy for the Prince George Aboriginal community.

Community Value – Through consultation with the Aboriginal community and local partners, ensure the value and transparency of PGUAS investments in Prince George for local Aboriginal community members.