Lower Similkameen Indian Band

LSIB ADMINISTRATION, LANDS AND FINANCE DEPARTMENT HISTORY 1970’s – First Band office was located in the home of Theresa Dennis 1973/1974 – Second Band Office opened in the old barber shop in Keremeos with John Terbasket hired as the first Band Manager 1973 – First LSIB audited statement completed 1975 – INAC devolved federal programs and service delivery to LSIB – Education, Social Development, Public Works and Housing. LSIB followed the INAC Membership regulations 1976 – Third Band Office relocated to the old theatre in Keremeos 1984/1985 – First LSIB Community Development Plan completed by David Nairne and Associates. 1984 – First computerized financial accounting system established 2004 – LSIB Physical Development Plan completed 2005/06 – LSIB went under remedial management of INAC voluntarily in two phases. 2004 – LSIB Second Community Development Plan completed and approved in principle 2005 – Draft Land Use Plan completed 2006 – First LSIB Information System server installed 2006 – Developed email policy to support email plans 2006 – Developed and implemented Team Leader job descriptions 2007 – LSIB Corporation Structure developed with the Chief and Council and Capacity Forestry Management Limited with regards to Economic Development. 2008 – Developed first LSIB Salary Grid