on the labour movement, and were established as collective representative bodies for their members to assert their rights. Urban councils The Constitution of the Métis Nation—Saskatchewan allows for the establishment of urban councils. In the major cities of Saskatchewan, there are often more than one local, dividing either on geography or on mandate. The urban locals in a given city are allowed to establish an urban council if they choose to help move towards self-government. Regions The Métis Nation—Saskatchewan has divided the province of Saskatchewan into 12 regions: Northern Region I; Northern Region II; Northern Region III; Eastern Region I; Eastern Region II; Eastern Region IIa; Eastern Region III; Western Region I; Western Region Ia; Western Region II; Western Region IIa; and Western Region III. Each region is governed by a regional council that consists of the local presidents in that region and the area director who serves as the chairperson of the regional council and sits as the regionally elected representative on the Provincial Métis Council. The regional councils have the authority to make appointments to the institutions and affiliates at the regional and provincial level. The regional council is responsible for supporting the locals to assume self-government, including helping to provide the necessary finances and resources for programs and services in accordance with the objectives and duties of the locals and the regional council. The regional council is responsible for providing direction to their area director with respect to the aims, objectives, and aspirations for the Métis Nation—Saskatchewan with respect to their respective region. Executive There are four executive members of the Métis Nation—Saskatchewan: President Vice President Secretary Treasurer These executive positions are elected province wide, and the terms are four years. The president serves as the chief political spokesperson for the Métis Nation—Saskatchewan, and is responsible for assigning portfolios, subject to the approval of the Provincial Métis Council and ratification by the Métis Nation Legislative Assembly. Provincial Métis Council The Provincial Métis Council (PMC) is responsible for ensuring the operations of the Métis Nation—Saskatchewan are running smoothly. The members of the Provincial Métis Council also serve as the directors for the Métis Nation—Saskatchewan Secretariat Inc. The Provincial Métis Council ordinarily consists of 18 members: four executive members; 12 elected regional representatives (one from each of the 12 regions); one representative of the Métis Women of Saskatchewan (Les Filles de Madeleine); and one representative of the Provincial Métis