MTSA Checklists
The MTSA Checklists were designed to be used in conjunction with the MTSA Handbooks to help service partners develop their Municipal Type Service Agreements. Each section of an MTSA Checklist corresponds to the same section in the MTSA Handbook for each service. Once an MTSA Checklist is complete, it can be used to prepare the agreement itself, with support from a lawyer.
Click on the links below to download the MTSA Checklist that suits your needs.
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A Municipal Perspective
There are many challenges that come along with providing services to communities. While each community is unique, there are some challenges that are shared across First Nations in the province and even the country. In delivering services, First Nation...
A Memorandum of Understanding to Get You Started
In a previous post, we talked about the importance of the Communication Clause in your MTSA. It helps make sure you and your service partners are communicating regularly during the life of your MTSA. However, in some cases, you may need a communications...
Ins and Outs of Legal Review
MTSAs are legal documents. A lawyer is very helpful in the MTSA process. Their role is to ensure that what is in the MTSA is legally sound—meaning that it is consistent and clearly lays out the roles and responsibilities of each service partner, and the...
Developing a Communication Clause
A strong MTSA has a solid communications clause. But, what does this look like? What are the benefits? What are the potential pitfalls? This blog post will help answer these questions. What is a communication clause and why do you need one? A communication clause...
Municipal Type Service Agreement (MTSA) Checklists
We’re excited to share our newest resource: MTSA Checklists. The Pathways to Service Delivery Guide and MTSA Handbooks were created to provide accessible information on negotiating and preparing effective MTSAs. The new MTSA Checklists will help you and your service...
Your Service Provider’s Perspective: Five Things Municipalities Think About Before Signing MTSAs
In February, we shared the story of Dr. Rosalin Miles and her experience as a new Band Administrator negotiating the MTSA process. She gave some great insights into what First Nation Band Administrators should know before reviewing their service agreements. This...
Stories of Collaboration: Our Favourites
Over the past year, we’ve shared weekly stories of First Nations collaboration with local governments. While focused on MTSAs, these stories cover a broad range of topics related to work between First Nations and municipalities. Cooperation and partnerships can bring...
MTSAs in Action: A Conversation with Dr. Rosalin Miles on Lytton First Nations’ Service Agreement Reviews
Developing and reviewing municipal type service agreements can be an overwhelming experience and the process can raise many important questions, such as: How are services delivered? What are my community’s obligations? What are the obligations of our partner...