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OTDC and KKATC have negotiated sub-agreements to the agreement of Okanagan/Ktunaxa Aboriginal Management Society in which they will divide their funds with KKATC receiving 24.64% and the OTDC receiving 75.36% based on the Aboriginal Working Age Population derived from the 1996 Census with the dividing line of the Kootenay Lake. OTDC will divide funds into shadow budgets for the six band areas based on 12% base allocation, 20% aboriginal WAP and 68% Band Population for each area.
The Band area shadow allocations will be used to provide programs and services for both on and off reserve organizations in that area and the OTDC accepts this responsibility within the limits of the funding allocations provided.
OTDC has modified CJS programs. OTDC is directed by a Council made up of seven representatives, one from each of the band areas with the two reps being from Okanagan Indian Band to reflect the larger aboriginal population. The Council has contracted two consultants provide administrative support system. Most of the Service Areas have an Employment Assistance contract to assist with the client employment services OTDC is required to provide.
