The Otipemisiwak Métis Government Self-Government Act outlines the authority and responsibility of the Citizens’ Council as follows:

24 The authority and responsibility of the Citzens’ Council extends to all matters not assigned to District Councils related to the good governance of the Métis Nation within Alberta and the advancement and protection of the Métis lands, rights, interests, and claims, including the following:

1. repatriation, ownership, and management of lands for the use and benefit of the Métis Nation within Alberta as a whole;
2. negotiation, on behalf of the Métis Nation within Alberta, of a modern-day treaty relationship with the Crown through a land claims agreement or other arrangement as called for and contemplated within the meaning of secion 35(3) of the Constitution Act, 1982;
3. negotiation regarding outstanding collective Métis claims against the Ctown, including any claims relating to Métis scrip;
4. overseeing Institutions to develop and delivery programs and services for the benefitof the Métis Nation within Alberta and its Citizens;
5. delegation of authority and responsibility for specified matters to District Councils; and
6. approving an annual budget of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government and providing financial accountability to Citizens.

25 The Citizens’ Council has the exclusive power to enact laws in relation to all aspects of the inherent jurisdiction and rights of the Métis Nation within Alberta and all matters falling within the Otipemisiswak Métis Government’s purpose, goals, and responsibilities established under the Constitution.

The Otipemisiwak Métis Government District Councils Act outlines the authority and responsibility of the District Councils as follows:

4 The authority and responsibility of the District Councils extends to the following matters:

1. the operation of the District Council, including the holding of meetings, elections, financial management, accountability, and reporting to Citizens of the District;
2. administration of the business of the District Council;
3. the conduct of consultation and accomodation with the Crown, industry, and other Indigenous groups on behalf of the Citizens of the District regarding their rights, claims, and interests;
4. environmental monitoring in relation to the District;
5. repatriation, ownership, and management of lands for the use and benefit of the Citizens of the District;
6. overseeing Institutions to develop and deliver programs and services for the benefit of the Citizens of the District;
7. consulting with Citizens within the District regarding and voting on ratification of any modern-day treaty or land claims agreement with the Crown;
8. authority and responsibility regarding specified matters as delegated by the Citizens’ Council; and
9. instituting and amending policies in relation to the above listed matters provided that such policies are consistent with Otipemisiwak Métis Government Law.

5 (1) A District Council is governed by and must conduct its affairs pursuant to the Constitution and any Otipemisiwak Métis Government Law.

(2) A District Council’s Bylaws, rules, policies, procedures, and standards must comply with the Constitution and any Otipemisiwak Government Law.