The Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation Community Trust is administrated by a Board of Trustees.  The Board consists of eight members, five of whom are elected from the general Band Membership and three are appointed by the Chief and Council. 

The Community Trust holds a Community Meeting and Trust Election annually, usually in April of each year, to inform the Band Membership and elect the Trustee(s) whose term is up for election. 

Elected Trustees must meet the following criteria as set forth in the MNCFN Trust Agreement.

i) Must be a MNCFN Band Member
ii) Must be at least 30 years of age
iii) Must hold an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent

Elected Trustee terms are three years each and are staggered, such that each year 1 or 2 Trustee positions are up for election.

Chairperson-Julie A. LaForme
(April 2010-April 2013)

Julie was first elected to the Community Trust on April 4, 2004 after serving as a Band Councillor for the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation.  Julie has been re-elected two times (2007 and 2010) and has served as the Chairperson since 2005.

Vice-Chairperson-Andrea King-Dalton
(April 2009- April 2012)

Andrea joined the Community Trust is 2006 and has been re-elected in 2009.  Andrea was appointed as the Vice-Chairperson in 2006 and assumed a role held by her father, former Trustee Maxwell King. 

Secretary-Treasurer-Evan Sault
(April 2011- April 2014)

Evan was first elected to the Community Trust in April of 2008.  Evan has (May 2011) been appointed by the Trustees to serve in the capacity of Secretary Treasurer.

Frances LaForme
(May 2011- April 2012)

Frances was first elected to the Community Trust in 2001 and served two 3-year terms.  Frances was re-elected to the Board in May 2011 to serve the remaining term of an originally appointed Trustee, Violet McKenzie.

George King
(April 2011- April 2014)

George was first elected in April of 2008 and re-elected in April 2011.  George brings a wealth of experience to the Community Trust and has served the community previously on the Council.

Appointed Trustees are appointed by the MNCFN Chief and Council.  The Financial and Legal Trustee are two year terms and must be filled by a person who works in the respective fields of Finance and Law.  The Youth Trustee position was added in 2000 during the Community Amendment process and is a one year term and to be filled by a MNCFN Band Member who is between the ages of 18 and 29.  The position was intended to ensure the youth voice and perspective is included in Trust decisions as well as, ensuring the Youth of New Credit gain the experience and capacity in the field of Trust and Investment.

Legal Trustee-Kim A. Fullerton
(Jan 1, 2009 – Dec 31, 2011)

Kim is one of the seven originally appointed Community Trustees in 1997 by the MNCFN Chief and Council.  Kim has been re-appointed six times by the Chief and Council.  Kim is a lawyer that specializes in First Nation Land Claims and Trusts as part of his practice. 

Financial Trustee-Elaine Lickers
(Jan 1, 2009- Dec 31, 2011)

Elaine was first appointed by the Chief and Council in 2006 and brings her experience as the Branch Manager from RBC to the community. 

Youth Trustee-Katelyn LaForme
(Jan 1, 2011- Dec 31, 2011)

Katelyn has been appointed for the first time this year (2011)