The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is the national representative organization of First Nations people in Canada. The AFN represents and advocates First Nations interests for more than 600 First Nations from across the country.
The AFN invites qualified individuals to submit proposals to provide Chief Electoral Officer services for the upcoming 2018 election for the Office of National Chief.
In accordance with the AFN Charter, Article 22 Section 1:
The National Chief shall be elected by First Nations-in-Assembly by a majority of 60% of the registered representatives of First Nations at an Assembly convened for the purpose of electing a National Chief.
The National Chief shall be elected for a three-year term.