The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) is a community government, which is elected by residents who live on the Canadian portion of Akwesasne. There are a total of 12 District Chiefs and one Grand Chief who is elected by the entire community. Together, the chiefs comprise Mohawk Council. They accept political responsibility for specific areas of community work. They also participate in portfolio committees to achieve community goals. MCA employs people in a delivery of services through its government which includes law enforcement, schools, health centers, administration services, governance, etc. – MCA employees between 700-1,000 people. There are ten departments within MCA, they include: • Akwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education • Akwesasne Mohawk Police Services • Department of Central Resource Services • Department of Community and Social Services • Department of Economic Development • Department of Environment • Department of Health • Department of Housing • Department of Justice • Department of Technical Services