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WAGANAKISING ODAWAK STATUTE 2026-18-016
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GAMING AUTHORITY Statute
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SECTION I.
REPEALS AND REPLACES
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This Statute repeals and replaces Waganakising Odawak Statute 2018-016 Gaming Authority
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Statute and Amendments 2025-006, 2024-002, 2022-004, 2020-011,WOS 2015- 09 Gaming
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Enterprise Board Statute including previous Statutes: WOS 2015-09 Gaming Enterprise Board,
Waganakising Odawak Statute WOS 2014-004 Gaming Delegation and Authority Statute 2010-
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21; 2009-012, WOS 2004-08 Gaming Board of Directors, WOS 2001-12 Gaming Administration
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Amendment, or any other previous statute or amendment, as amendedor any Resolution,
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Regulation, or Policy language to be considered deleted by this statute.
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SECTION II.
PURPOSE
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Gaming Operations in accordance with LTBB of Odawa Indians Constitution, Article VII D (24),
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“To provide by statute for the management of any and all economic affairs and Operations of the
Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians that will further the economic development of the
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Tribe or its members. Such statutes will delegate management responsibilities to Tribally
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chartered corporations or other subordinate Tribal entities, or where appropriate, to the Executive
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Branch” and who shall henceforth be known as the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians
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“Gaming Authority.”.
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charged with the following power: “Raise revenue, including the power to enact laws to levy taxes
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and govern the collection of taxes and license fees;”
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This Statute is created for the purpose of delegating management authority of the Tribe’s
In accordance with LTBB of Odawa Indians Constitution, Article VII D Tribal Council is
The Gaming Authority reports directly to Tribal Council.
Since the Gaming Regulatory Commission is under the Executive Branch, it would be in
inappropriate to have the Gaming Authority report to the Executive.
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responsibilities are set forth in this Statute.
The Gaming Authority is a subordinate Tribal entity whose management authority and
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The Gaming Authority shall ensure that the Gaming Operations comply with all
applicable laws, regulations, policies and rules.
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The Gaming Authority shall act in the best interest of the Tribe.
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The Gaming Authority is to provide Equitable equitable Distribution distribution of
profits to the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians Tribal government.
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SECTION III.
DEFINITIONS
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“Annual Enterprise Business Plan” means the twelve-month marketing, financial and
operations plan written for the gaming operation and related ancillary businesses, including
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short-term and long-term strategies of the Gaming Operations by department.
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“Annual Capital Asset Plan” means the planned capital asset purchases for the fiscal
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year.
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intends to implement by department in order toto meet its financial and operating goals and
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objectives.
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timeframe that includes goals, measurable objectives, strategies, tactics, person assigned to the
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task and timelines.
“Annual Strategic Plan” means the analysis and strategies the Gaming Operations
“Business Plan” means a plan written for the operations of the Casino for a designated
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“Director of Finance” means the person employed by the Gaming Operations, who
reports directly to the Gaming Authority, to oversee all financial affairs of the Gaming
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Operations.
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distribution and overall health of the casino operations whichthat includes maintenance,
“Equitable Distribution” means a balance between what is provided to the Tribe as a
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employee morale, and quality customer service.
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player to participate in a game without requiring the player to place anything at risk.
“Free play wager” means a non-value promotional consideration afforded a
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activities, and other tribally owned business entities related to gaming.
“Gaming Operations” means the Odawa Casino Resort, its ancillary businesses and
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“Fiscal Year” means the twelve-month period from January through December.
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“Gaming” means any game classified as “"Class II”" or “"Class III”" under the Indian
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Gaming Regulatory Act of October 17, 1988, and/ or future amendments.
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commonly-followedcommonly followed accounting rules and standards for financial reporting.
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“GAAP” or “General Acceptable Accounting Principles” means collection of
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L. '“'General Manager”" means the person or persons hired to administratively manage and
oversee the day-to-day operations of the Gaming Operations. In addition to administrative
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management of the Gaming Operations, the General Manager shall serve as the Chief Executive
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Officer charged with the financial success of the Gaming Operations. The Gaming Authority will
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refer to this position in job postings and contracts as the General Manager/Chief Executive
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Officer or GM/CEO.“General Manager” means the person or persons hired to manage and
oversee the day-to-day operations of the Enterprises.
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M. “Independent Auditor” is means the person or entity required under the LTBB Gaming
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Regulatory Statute, as amended.
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N. “LTBB” or “Tribe” means Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians.
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O. “LTBB Tribal Citizen” means a person who is a member of the Little Traverse Bay Bands of
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Odawa Indians Tribe.
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P. “Odawa Online GSP” “ means the Limited Liability Corporation created under WOS 2020-
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011 Amendment to WOS 2018-106 formed by the Gaming Authority to carry out off reservation
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online sports betting and gaming as may be authorized by Michigan law..
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Q. “Public” means Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians Tribal Citizens and their
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immediate family members. Immediate family members are husband, wife, son, daughter, step-
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son, step-daughter, father, step-father, father-in-law, mother, step-mother, mother-in-law,
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brother, step-brother, brother-in-law, sister, step-sister, sister-in-law, child and step-child.
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the Office of Finance and Revenue, or its successor office or department.
R. “Senior Financial Analyst” means the individual(s) employed by the Tribal Council in
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S. “Tribal Council” means the governing body of the Legislative Branch of the Little Traverse
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Bay Bands of Odawa Indians.
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T. “ Day-to-Day Operations” refer to the routine activities and processes a business or
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organization performs daily to maintain functionality, deliver products or services, and achieve
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its goals. Day-to-day operations encompass all the regular tasks and procedures which keep a
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business running smoothly.
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Day-to-day operations can be divided into several categories:
• Marketing Operations: Activities which promote the business and attract customers.
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Sales Operations: Steps which convert interest into paying customers.
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Operations (Fulfillment): Processes involved in delivering products or services.
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Administrative and Accounting Operations: Tasks which support the business, including
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bookkeeping, payroll and team management. Other examples include manufacturing,
supply chain management, human resources, technology management, and customer
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service.
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U. “Capital Expenditures” refer to the money a company spends to acquire, maintain or
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improve long-term assets which support its operation and growth. Capital expenditure refers to
funds used by a business to purchase or upgrade long-term physical or fixed assets such as
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buildings, machinery, vehicles, equipment or technology, which are expected to provide benefits
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over multiple years, typically more than one fiscal year, rather than being consumed
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immediately. Unlike operating expenses, which cover day-to-day costs like rent, utilities or
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office supplies, capital expenditures are capitalized on the balance sheet and depreciated over the
asset’s useful life.
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SECTION IV.
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TRIBAL COUNCIL DELEGATION
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the management of the Gaming Operations to the Gaming Authority, a subordinate entity of the
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Tribe that reports to the Tribal Council.
In accordance with the Tribal Constitution, Article VII D (24), Tribal Council delegates
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The Gaming Authority shall be established with the current members of the Gaming
AuthorityEnterprise Board, provided that the members have an interest in continuance of service
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and that they meet qualifications as listed in this Statute.
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SECTION V.
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COMPOSITION, REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS,
APPOINTMENT AND TERMS
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COMPOSITION
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The members of the Gaming Authority shall be nominated by the Executive and
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appointed by the Tribal Council.
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eligibility requirements set out in subsection (B) of this section.
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The Gaming Authority shall consist of three (3) to five (5) members who meet the
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2.3.
A majority of the members of the Gaming Authority shall be LTBB Tribal
Citizens. Members of another tribe or non-tribal may fill the other positions on the
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Gaming Authority.
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If an LTBB Tribal Citizen’s term expires, they shall remain on the Gaming
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Authority until a successor is appointed. In all other cases, if the term expires, then the
appointment will end.
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The Gaming Authority shall have three (3) officers, including a Chairperson, Vice
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Chairperson and Secretary/Treasurer. The officers are elected and approved by the
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Gaming Authority. Election of Officers shall be individually held for each position
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annually based on the year of appointment.
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
To serve on the Gaming Authority, a person must meet the following:
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Must be licensed under the Tribe’s Gaming Regulatory Ordinance.
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Must possess one of the following educational or experience qualifications:
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Possesses a Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Hospitality or
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a related discipline; or
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A minimum of three (334) years successful progressive work experience
in a management position in the field of business administration, public
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administration, gaming industry, hotel management, accounting, finance or law;
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A minimum of six (6) years of progressive gaming work experience,
preferably with specialized knowledge and expertise relevant to the gaming
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industry.
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Possesses visionary leadership qualitiesskills and the practical ability to guide,
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shows good judgment, is strategic and approachable and team oriented;
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No person can serve on the Gaming Authority who is an elected official of LTBB;
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No person can serve on the Gaming Authority who is employed by any Gaming
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Operations of LTBB or LTBB’s direct competitor. A direct competitor is an entity that is
competing for the same market as LTBB’s Gaming Operations.
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No person shall serve on the Gaming Authority who is within seven (7) years of
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completion of a sentence or probation upon being convicted of a felony in Tribal, State,
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or Federal Court, unless such conviction has been vacated or overturned;
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No person shall serve on the Gaming Authority who is on a Security Ban from
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the Gaming Operations or who has been banned in the last two (2) years, unless the ban
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is a self-imposed ban;
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employment relationship with another Gaming Authority member, or Regulatory
Commission member or a member of the Gaming Operations staff or Gaming Regulatory
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staff, in either a direct report or supervisory position.
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terminated fromby the Gaming Operations.
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No person shall serve on the Gaming Authority if there is a direct
No person shall serve on the Gaming Authority who has been involuntarily
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APPOINTMENTS & TERMS
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Gaming Authority members who meet the qualifications, shall be approved by a
majority vote of Tribal Council for a one (1) to four (4) year term. Positions will be
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approved on a staggered calendar. If a vacancy occurs during a term, every effort will be
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made to appoint another candidate to serve the remainder of the term.
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in writing and submitted to the Gaming Authority Chair. The Gaming Authority Chair
will immediately give notification to Tribal Council. If the person resigning is the
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Gaming Authority Chair, the resignation will be submitted directly to Tribal Council and
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copied to the remaining Gaming Authority members. Resignations shall take effect
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immediately without acceptance.
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Gaming Authority member for cause. Such recommendation shall be made by a majority
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Any Gaming Authority member may resign at any time. Such resignation will be
vote of the Gaming Authority, using the following criteria:
The Gaming Authority may recommend to Tribal Council the removal of a
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Intentional act or failure to act resulting in material harm to the
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harassment.
Found liable of discrimination based on protected classes or of sexual
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Incompetency.
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Violation of the Constitutionally Mandated Rules of Conduct or other
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Ethical violations.
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Neglect of duties.
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Violations of Tribal law.
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Violations of Gaming Authority Policy.
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Failure to attend Gaming Authority meetings within a consecutive three
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Gaming Authority members may be removed by a majority vote of Tribal Council for
any of the criteria listed in section 3 above. Prior to any vote for removal, Tribal Council
shall motion to send notice to the Gaming Authority member notifying them that they
have has the right to be granted a hearing before the Tribal Council and the Gaming
Authority member is excused from participating in Gaming Authority decisions and is
excused from their Gaming Authority duties. request Requests for a hearing shall be
made by the Gaming Authority member a hearingin writing before Tribal Councilwithin
fifteen (15) days of the date of the notice. Tribal Council shall have thirty (30) days to
hold the hearing and the decision by motion shall be made at the next Tribal Council
meeting.
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COMPLIANCE RESPONSIBILITY
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for Officials of Tribal Government that are approved by Tribal Council and any other subsequent
The Gaming Authority shall adhere to the Constitutionally Mandated Rules of Conduct
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rules, as it may apply.
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(TMICS) and all other applicable Statutes and laws.
The Gaming Authority shall adhere to the Tribal Minimal Internal Control Standards
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separately from revenue; and shall never be included as revenue in any revenue report.
The Gaming Authority shall ensure that all “Free play wager” must be accounted for
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The Gaming Authority shall adhere to all applicable Policies and Procedures approved by
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No member of the Gaming Authority shall be allowed to participate in any gaming
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activity operated by LTBB while serving on on the Gaming Authority and for at least forty-five
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(45) days after leaving serving the Gaming Authority.
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period of forty-five (45) days after serving on the Gaming Authority.
No member of the Gaming Authority shall be employed by the Gaming Operations for a
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Upon notice of an investigation of a Gaming Authority member’s license, the Gaming
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Authority member shall be suspended from participating on the Gaming Authority and all pay
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POWERS, DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS
Powers. The Gaming Authority shall have the following duties and powers in connection
1. Employment. The Gaming Authority shall employ a General Manager,, Assistant
General Manager, and Director of Finance through employment contracts approved
by Tribal Council. The Employment Contracts shall at a minimum contain the
following terms: length of employment; rate of pay; bonus structure; general terms
and conditions of employment; and the requirement to adhere to all tribal laws. The
General Manager, Assistant General Manager and Director of Finance shall be
required to be licensed by the Gaming Regulatory Commission. The hiring process
for a General Manager, Assistant General Manager and Director of Finance shall be
conducted by an outside, independent human resources company.
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Employment. The Gaming Authority shall employ a General Manager through
an employment contract. The employment contract shall contain the following terms:
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length of employment; rate of pay; bonus structure; general terms and conditions of
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employment; and the requirement to adhere to all tribal laws. The General Manager shall
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be required to be licensed by the Gaming Regulatory Commission.
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Evaluation, Suspension, or Termination of the General Manager. The
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Gaming Authority may evaluate, suspend, with or without pay or terminate the General
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Manager’s employment prior to the expiration of his or her contract.
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which that involve the General Manager.
Through policy and procedures, address employee and/or customer complaints
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Vacanciesy. The Gaming Authority shall utilize the Assistant General Manager
as the Interim General Manager in the event there is a vacancy in the General Manager’s
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position. The Gaming Authority shall utilize a member of the executive management
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team as the Interim General Manager and the Interim Assistant General Manager if there
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are vacancies in both the General Manager and Assistant General Manager positions. In
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accordance with WOS 2013-006 Amendment to WOS 2002-04 Indian Preference in
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Tribal Employment Sections IV and V, “All new and vacant positions shall be posted for
a minimum of seven (7) calendar days and shall include the necessary qualifications of
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the job with clear description of experience, background, abilities, skills, and education
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that is needed in order to be successful in the position. Interim positions, also known as
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‘acting’ positions, are defined as a temporary position or performing services
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temporarily. Interim positions may only be utilized to fill a permanent position that
cannot be left vacant. Interim positions do not need to be posted and may be filled
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immediately. The interim period shall not exceed a six (6) month period. Only one
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interim position term can be used per permanent vacancy occurrence,” as amended.
Compensation for any interim position shall be approved by Tribal Council. have a policy
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in place in the event that there is a vacancy in the General Manager’s position. Such policy shall
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utilize one or more of the executive management of the operation.
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To employ staff to carry out the Gaming Authority’s functions, provided funding
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Authority, provided funding is available. Per the Constitution, employment of legal
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counsel shall be approved by Tribal Council.
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fines, resignation of a Gaming Authority member, loss of Gaming Authority member’s
Report to Tribal Council, all major events such as closure of the casino, levied
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license, hiring or termination of the General Manager, and/or any other information
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having a direct impact on Gaming Operations.
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The Gaming Authority is authorized to operate, including entering into contracts
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to aid in the operation of, off reservation on-line sports betting and gaming as may be
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authorized by Michigan law, and to apply for and maintain, or assist the Tribal
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government to apply for and maintain, any necessary State licenses. The Gaming
Authority may, in its discretion form a sub-entity such as an LLC to carry out this duty.
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DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS
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The duties of the Gaming Authority shall include review and approval of Gaming
Operations policies, procedures, plans and budgets which shall include, but not be limited
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Human Resources policies. Any Human Resources policy adopted by the
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Gaming Authority shall include a standard process for all employees that provides
for the right to grieve a termination;
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Annual Operations Business plan;
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Annual operating budget and any modifications. Variances of four
percent (4%) or more shall be reported to Tribal Council;
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Distribution of annual services payments to the Tribal Government.
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The Gaming Authority shall monitor compliance of the approved policy policies
and procedures through the General Manager but shall not be involved in the day-to-day
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operationsdecision-making process of the Gaming Operations and it operations. Any
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Gaming Authority approved policy shall be reported to Tribal Council and upon request,
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be necessary for the operations of the Gaming Operations. The Senior Financial Analyst
Review and approve the establishment and maintenance of bank accounts as may
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shall be made aware of any changes to the bank accounts. The Senior Financial Analyst
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shall have access to all bank accounts, with “read only permission” access.
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accountability to both the Tribal Council and the Tribal Citizens through the development
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of appropriate financial reporting.
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liability, other than what is in the Gaming Authority’s approved budget, without prior
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Tribal Council approval.
The Gaming Authority shall be responsible for maintaining regular reporting and
The Gaming Authority is not authorized to incur any financial obligation or
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The Gaming Authority shall present an annual budget to the Tribal Council via
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the Appropriation and Finance Committee for approval. Such proposed budget shall be
submitted in a timely manner so that the fiscal year’s budget is in place by the beginning
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The Gaming Authority shall adopt meeting policies and any other policies for
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Gaming Authority business, provided such policies are in accordance with this Statute.
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The Gaming Authority shall meet in person at least once per month, and the agenda shall
include a time for public comment. Such meetings will be held within the LTBB reservation and
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Closed Sessions may be held only for the purposes of personnel, litigation, confidential
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business or legal matters; or matters that rise to the level of significant privacy or confidentiality.
Tribal Councilors or Tribal Council’s designee may attend closed sessions, except for personnel
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matters, as observers only.
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Notice of meetings or work -sessions shall be posted forty-eight (48) hours in advance.
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Gaming Authority business that requires immediate attention may be conducted by
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conference call by any practical means including telephone, fax, email, text or in person and
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who are currently serving on the Gaming Authority. A meeting may not be called to order
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Emergency meetings may only be called when immediate action is necessary for the
A quorum for a Gaming Authority meeting shall consist of a majority of the members
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Gaming Authority records shall be open to Tribal Citizens upon request in accordance
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business days from the end of the Fiscal Year, for Tribal Council to meet with the full Gaming
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statute to remain in full and binding force and effect.In the event that any phrase, provision, part,
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As the Tribal Council Legislative Leader and Tribal Council Secretary, we certify that this Statute
was duly adopted by the Tribal Council of the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians at a
regular meeting of the Tribal Council held on ______________ at which a quorum was present,
by a vote of __ in favor, __ opposed, __ abstentions, and __ absent as recorded by this roll call:
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Fred Kiogima
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As the Tribal Council Legislative Leader and Tribal Council Secretary, we certify that this
Statute was duly adopted by the Tribal Council of the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa
Indians at a regular meeting of the Tribal Council held on July 12, 2018 at which a
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Emily Proctor
Julie Shananaquet
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Fred Harrington, Jr.
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Pursuant to Article VII, Section D, Subsection 1 of the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa
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As the Tribal Council Legislative Leader and Tribal Council Secretary, we certify that this
Statute was duly enacted by Tribal Council Override of Executive Veto by a Phone Poll of the
Tribal Council of the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians held on September 12, 2018
by a vote of 7 in favor, 1 opposed (Councilor Proctor) 1 abstentions, and 0 absent.
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Secretary Tamara Kiogima
Pursuant to Article VII, Section D, Subsection 1 of the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa
Indians Constitution adopted on February 1, 20105. The Tribal Council hereby overrides the
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