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Community bylaws (Tłı̨chǫ Community Government Act s. 66)Report
Consistent with the Tłı̨chǫ Agreement, council may make bylaws on: its own operation and borrowing; the administration of and granting of interests in Tłı̨chǫ community lands; exemptions from Wek'èezhìı Land and Water Board authorizations; and, in the community, land use planning and the management and protection of lands, public order, peace and safety, housing for residents, bylaw enforcement, intoxicants, local transportation, business licensing, gaming and recreational contests, and other matters of a local or private nature, including taxation.
justice.gov.nt.ca· checked municipal: consolidated act from the NWT Department of JusticeFor: Community bylaws (Tłı̨chǫ Community Government Act s. 66) (Community Government of Wekweètì Council)
laws-lois.justice.gc.ca· checked Text quoted from the Constitution Acts (Justice Laws Website, current to 2026-09-21).For: Currency and banking (Parliament of Canada)
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