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Oneida Business Committee

Executive Session

10:00 AM Tuesday, April 21, 2026

BC Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Norbert Hill Center

Regular Meeting

8:30 AM Wednesday, April 22, 2026

BC Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Norbert Hill Center

Agenda

Meeting agenda is available here: oneida-nsn.gov/government/business-committee/agendas-packets/.

Materials for the “General Tribal Council” section of the agenda, if any, are available to enrolled members

of the Oneida Nation; to obtain a copy, visit the Government Administrative Office, 1st floor, Norbert Hill

Center and present a valid Tribal I.D. or go to https://goo.gl/uLp2jE. Scheduled times are subject to

change.

CALL TO ORDER

II.

OPENING

Special recognition for years of service (8:30 a.m.)

Sponsor: Laura Laitinen-Warren, Executive HR Director

III.

ADOPT THE AGENDA

IV.

MINUTES

Approve the March 11, 2026, regular Business Committee meeting minutes

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Approve the March 27, 2026, emergency Business Committee meeting minutes

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Approve the April 13, 2026, special Business Committee meeting minutes

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

RESOLUTIONS

Adopt resolution entitled Adoption of the Sanctions and Penalties Law and forward

to General Tribal Council for adoption

Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

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Adopt resolution entitled Amendments to the Budget and Finances Law

Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Adopt resolution entitled Amendments to the Real Property Law

Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Adopt resolution entitled Amendments to the Recycling and Solid Waste Disposal

Law

Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Adopt resolution entitled Authorization of (4) Unbudgeted Positions Business Unit

4201017

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services

Adopt resolution entitled Emergency Adoption of Probate Law

Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Adopt resolution entitled Higher Education Grant Law

Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Adopt resolution entitled Submission of ISDEAA Section 105(l) Lease Proposals to

the Department of Interior

Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Intergovernmental Affairs Director

Adopt the resolution entitled Tribal Transportation Improvement Plan (TTIP) 20262029

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services

Adopt resolution entitled Ratification of Declaration of Public Emergency on the

Oneida Reservation Ending on April 22, 2026 - Significant Flooding Event

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the failed adoption of the resolution

entitled Annual Funding Agreement between the Oneida Nation and the Department

of Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs for Calendar year 2026-2029

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the failed adoption of the resolution

entitled Authorization of three (3) Unbudgeted Positions in Business Unit 4225032

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

APPOINTMENTS

Determine next steps regarding nine (9) vacancies - Oneida Election Board

Alternates

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Determine next steps regarding two (2) vacancies- Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida

Tribal Services Advisory Board

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

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STANDING COMMITTEES

VIII.

Accept the March 12, 2026, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes

Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

Accept the March 26, 2026, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes

Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE

Approve the March 4, 2026, regular Legislative Operating Committee meeting

minutes

Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Approve the March 18, 2026, regular Legislative Operating Committee

meeting minutes

Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Adopt Amendments to the Leasing Law Rule #2 - Agricultural Leases

Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

TABLED BUSINESS

IX.

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Approve the Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee Bylaws

Sponsor: Teresa Schuman, Chair/Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee

TRAVEL REPORTS

Approve the travel report - Chairman Tehassi Hill, Secretary Lisa Liggins,

Councilmembers Kirby Metoxen, Jonas Hill & Jennifer Webster - 2026 Indian Gaming

Association Tradeshow & Conference - San Diego, CA - March 29 - April 3, 2026

Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman

Approve the travel report - Chairman Tehassi Hill - 2026 Tribal Self-Governance

Conference - Chandler, AZ - April 6-10, 2026

Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman

Approve the travel report - Treasurer Lawrence Barton - National Center for Indian

Enterprise Development - Las Vegas, NV - March 22-26, 2026

Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

Approve the travel report - Treasurer Lawrence Barton - Self-Governance

Conference - Chandler, AZ - April 6-9, 2026

Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

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Approve the travel report - Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - Administration for

Children & Families Tribal Advisory Committee (ACF-TAC) - Washington, D.C. November 3-6, 2025

Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

Approve the travel report - Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - Affordable Care

Act/Indian Health Care Improvement Act - Milwaukee, WI - December 2-4, 2025

Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

Approve the travel report - Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - Indian Health Service

(IHS) - Tribal Self-Governance Advisory Committee (TSGAC) - Washington, D.C. December 9-12, 2025

Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

Approve the travel report - Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - Indian Health Service

(IHS) Tribal Self Governance Advisory Committee (TSGAC) - Washington, D.C. February 23-26, 2026

Sponsor: Jennifer Webster, Councilwoman

TRAVEL REQUESTS

Approve the travel request - Councilman Jameson Wilson - 2026 National Congress

of American Indians Mid-Year Convention and Marketplace - Memphis, TN - June 1418, 2026

Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Approve the travel request in accordance with §219.16-1. Oneida Nation

Commission on Aging for five (5) members to attend the remaining FY-2026 Great

Lakes Native American Elders Association quarterly meetings

Sponsor: Winnifred Thomas, Chair/Oneida Nation Commission on Aging

Approve the travel request in accordance with §219.16-1. Oneida Nation

Commission on Aging for five (5) members to attend the Indigenous Cancer

Conference - Lac du Flambeau, WI - June 22-25, 2026

Sponsor: Winnifred Thomas, Chair/Oneida Nation Commission on Aging

Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved travel request for

Councilwoman Jennifer Webster - State Consultations with Department of Children

& Families and Department of Health Services - Lac du Flambeau, WI - April 20-22,

2026

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved travel request for

Councilwoman Jennifer Webster to attend the Health & Human Services (HHS),

Annual Tribal Budget Consultations (ATBC) and Secretaries Tribal Advisory

Committee (STAC) - Washington, D.C. - April 20-24, 2026

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the failed travel request Councilman Kirby Metoxen - 8th Annual DCCC Tribal Engagement & Active Member

Issues Conference - Cabazon, CA - April 30 - May 4, 2026

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

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NEW BUSINESS

Accept the memorandum regarding the withholding of pay for Councilman Marlon

Skenandore

Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Director of Government Administration

Approve appointment for Candi Cornelius to the National Indian Health Board

Maternal and Infant Advisory Board

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services

Research Request - Dr. Cary B. Waubanascum Hawpetoss - University of North

Dakota Department of Indigenous Health - Reclaiming Intergenerational Love:

Mapping the Health Priorities of Two-Spirit Relatives - Review recommendation and

determine next steps

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services

Post one (1) vacancy - Oneida Nation Commission on Aging

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved Memorandum of

Understanding for the Oneida Healing to Wellness Court Program contract #9700-01

- file # 2023-0396 in accordance with §808.4-2(b)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

REPORTS

OPERATIONAL (9:00 a.m. or immediately following Special Recognition of Years of

Service)

Accept the Big Bear Media FY-2026 2nd quarter report

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services

Accept the Comprehensive Health Division FY-2026 2nd quarter report

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services

Accept the Comprehensive Housing Division FY-2026 2nd quarter report

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services

Accept the Division of Public Works FY-2026 2nd quarter report

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services

Accept the Digital Technology Services FY-2026 2nd quarter report

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services

Accept the Education and Training FY-2026 2nd quarter report

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services

Accept the Human Services Division FY-2026 2nd quarter report

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services

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Accept the Grants FY-2026 2nd quarter report

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services

Accept the Land, Environmental, Agriculture and Food as Medicine Division

FY-2026 2nd quarter report

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services

GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL

XIV.

Approve the notice and materials for the May 31, 2026, tentatively scheduled special

General Tribal Council meeting

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

EXECUTIVE SESSION

REPORTS

Accept the Intergovernmental Affairs and Self-Governance April 2026 report

(10:00 a.m.)

Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Intergovernmental Affairs Director

Accept the Treasurer's March 2026 report (11:30 a.m.)

Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

Accept the Chief Financial Officer April 2026 report

Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer

Accept the Chief Counsel report

Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

NEW BUSINESS

Accept the March 4, 2026, Business Committee Officer session notes

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Accept the letter to Oneida ESC Group LLC former Board of Managers

Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman

Review application(s) for nine (9) vacancies - Oneida Election Board

Alternates

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Review application(s) for two (2) vacancies- Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida

Tribal Services Advisory Board

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Approve correspondence directing an audit per §108.6.-1.(d)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

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Accept the update on the Direct Report Restructure plan

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

ADJOURN

Posted on the Oneida Nation’s official website, www.oneida-nsn.gov pursuant to the Open Records and

Open Meetings law (§ 107.14.)

The meeting packet of the open session materials for this meeting is available by going to the Oneida

Nation’s official website at: oneida-nsn.gov/government/business-committee/agendas-packets/

For information about this meeting, please call the Government Administrative Office at (920) 869-4364 or

(800) 236-2214

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Special recognition for years of service

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Name

Emp #

DENNY,CELESTINE M

YEARS OF SERVICE RECIPIENTS

2ND QUARTER FY'26 JAN - MAR

Supervisor Name

Area Manager

ADOH

Mar 22, 1976

Years

385

MCGEE,TESIA Y

SUMMERS,ASHLEY

BLAKER,VICTORIA L

6098

BRISTOL,ERIC N

DOXTATOR,JASON W

Mar 4, 1991

HILL,REESE E

5345

DOXTATER,ANDREW J

FUSS,CHAD M

Feb 12, 1991

CORNELIUS,KENNETH P

1866

SMITH,ASHLEY M

EMERSON,DAVID L

Mar 11, 1996

LAGEST,TINA A

2280

MELCHERT,ADAM J

VANSCHYNDEL,RONALD J

Mar 4, 1996

TRUTTMANN, BARBARA J

3680

SKENANDORE-HOLTZ,KELLY

LAITINEN-WARREN,LAURA

Feb 8, 1996

DOXTATER,EVAN S

8418

GRAVES,MARY C

CONWAY,LOUCINDA K

Mar 1, 1996

BIGFIRE,LISA M

8400

GARDNER,REBECCA L

FISH,SARAH A

Feb 18, 1996

JORDAN,EMILIE J

829

MOUSSEAU,SHARON A

SCHOOL BOARD NO DIRECT SUPV

Feb 12, 1996

WEBSTER,GUNLADUNT

1558

DIEMEL,WANDA

LAITINEN-WARREN,LAURA

Jan 8, 1996

LECLAIRE,DEBRA J

3720

BERG,JENNIFER S

JORGENSEN,TINA M

Mar 11, 1996

KRUEGER,VICTORIA L

3701

DOXTATOR,JASON W

POWLESS,MARK W

Feb 19, 1996

JOHN,BRANDY R

7970

KING,JASON R

WEBSTER,TARYN

Jan 21, 2001

YANG,YIA

11995

STUEBER,BARBARA E

WURTH,RONALD

Feb 18, 2001

MENCHESKI,LORETTA F

5531

TESS,JODI L

JORGENSEN,TINA M

Jan 21, 2001

GEGARE,TABITHA A

12050

STEVENS,STACY L

HOUSE, DAKOTA

Mar 18, 2001

BARKE,MARTIN E

11940

SKENANDORE,JR,HANSON E

DODGE,LEAH S

Jan 7, 2001

MONFILS,ROBERT J

12029

SMITH,FRANK M

EMERSON,DAVID L

Feb 25, 2001

KING,TIMOTHY C

5466

VIEAU,MYRON O

KING,JASON R

Jan 21, 2001

TREPANIER,DARLENE M

11991

BARBER,CHERIE P

DODGE,LEAH S

Feb 11, 2001

FIGUEROA,FRANK R

12034

VIEAU,MYRON O

KING,JASON R

Mar 4, 2001

POWLESS,III,JOHN E

5797

HILL,LAYATALATI

JUDICIARY - NO DIRECT SUPV

Jan 7, 2001

3922

SKENANDORE-HOLTZ,KELLY

LAITINEN-WARREN,LAURA

Jan 21, 2001

HOUSE,CRYSTALENE V

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Approve the March 11, 2026, regular Business Committee meeting minutes

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

03/27/26

2. General Information:

Session:

☒ Open

☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.

Justification: DRAFT materials/discussion

3. Supporting Documents:

☐ Bylaws

☐ Contract Document(s)

☐ Correspondence

☐ Draft GTC Notice

☐ Draft GTC Packet

☐ E-poll results/back-up

☐ Other: Describe

☐ Fiscal Impact Statement

☐ Law

☐ Legal Review

☒ Minutes

☐ MOU/MOA

☐ Petition

☐ Presentation

☐ Report

☐ Resolution

☐ Rule (adoption packet)

☐ Statement of Effect

☐ Travel Documents

4. Budget Information:

☐ Budgeted

☒ Not Applicable

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☐ Unbudgeted

☐ Other: Describe

5. Submission:

Authorized Sponsor:

Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Primary Requestor:

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Submitted By:

BPIGMAN

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Oneida Business Committee

Executive Session

8:30 AM Tuesday, March 10, 2026

BC Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Norbert Hill Center

Regular Meeting

8:30 AM Wednesday, March 11, 2026

BC Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Norbert Hill Center

Minutes

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Treasurer Lawrence Barton, Council members: Jonas Hill, Kirby

Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, and Jameson Wilson;

Not Present: Secretary Lisa Liggins, Councilman Marlon Skenandore;

Arrived at: n/a;

Others present: Kelly McAndrews, RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies (via Microsoft Teams1), Kristine Hill (via

Microsoft Teams), James Bittorf (via Microsoft Teams), Brandon Wisneski (via Microsoft Teams), CherylAliskwet Ellis (via Microsoft Teams), Danelle Wilson (via Microsoft Teams);

REGULAR MEETING

Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Treasurer Lawrence Barton, Secretary Lisa Liggins, Council members:

Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Jameson Wilson;

Not Present: Councilman Marlon Skenandore;

Arrived at: Councilwoman Jennifer Webster at 8:54 a.m.;

Others present: Kelly McAndrews, RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Mark W. Powless, Justin Nishimoto (via

Microsoft Teams), Loucinda Conway (via Microsoft Teams), Danelle Wilson (via Microsoft Teams),

Rhiannon Metoxen (via Microsoft Teams), Fawn Cottrell (via Microsoft Teams), Janice Decorah (via

Microsoft Teams), Fawn Billie (via Microsoft Teams), Kristal Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Ashley Blaker (via

Microsoft Teams), Melissa Alvarado (via Microsoft Teams), Rae Skenandore (via Microsoft Teams), Mary

Graves (via Microsoft Teams), Tavia James-Charles (via Microsoft Teams), Clorissa Leeman (via

Microsoft Teams), Grace Elliot (via Microsoft Teams), Patricia King (via Microsoft Teams), Maureen

Metoxen (via Microsoft Teams), Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens (via Microsoft Teams), Crystal Metoxen (via

Microsoft Teams), Cheryl-Aliskwet Ellis (via Microsoft Teams), Kristine Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Crystal

Holtz (via Microsoft Teams), Debbie Melchert (via Microsoft Teams), Carolyn Salutz (via Microsoft

Teams), Brooke Doxtator (via Microsoft Teams), Shannon Davis (via Microsoft Teams), Amber Vankirk

(via Microsoft Teams), Crystal Danforth (via Microsoft Teams), Patricia Moore (via Microsoft Teams), Eric

Krawczyk (via Microsoft Teams), Daniel Schuyler (via Microsoft Teams), Lynn Metoxen (via Microsoft

Teams), Mark A. Powless Sr. (via Microsoft Teams), Michelle Braaten (via Microsoft Teams), Ramona

Salinas (via Microsoft Teams), Paul Gutierrez (via Microsoft Teams), Thurston Denny (via Microsoft

Teams), Barbara Webster (via Microsoft Teams), Dan Skenandore, Mary King, Brian Denny, Paul Smith,

Gerald Cornelius, Francis Huntington, Mary Loeffler, Lois Stevens, Judy Cornelius, Pearl Webster, Debra

Danforth, Nate Wisneski, Connor Kestell, Mark Powless, Kelly Huntington, Karen Krause, Sidney White,

Julie Denny, Tim Zellmer, Bonnie Pigman (via Microsoft Teams);

1 Microsoft Teams is software which provides a communication and collaboration platform for workplace chat, file

sharing, and video meetings.

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CALL TO ORDER

Meeting called to order by Chairman Tehassi Hill at 8:30 a.m.

For the record: Councilman Marlon Skenandore is unexcused.

II.

OPENING (00:00:21)

Opening provided by Councilman Kirby Metoxen.

III.

ADOPT THE AGENDA (00:00:44)

Motion by Lawrence Barton to adopt the agenda with five (5) additions [1) under the Resolutions

section, add item entitled Adopt resolution entitled 2026 Inter-Tribal Buffalo Council (ITBC) Herd

Development Grant Application Support; 2) under the Resolutions section, add item entitled Adopt

resolution entitled Support for the Appointment of Dan Skenandore to the Department of Veteran's

Affairs Advisory Committee on Tribal and Indian Affairs; 3) under the New Business section, add item

entitled Post one vacancy - Oneida Nation Commission on Aging; 4) under the General Tribal Council

section, add item entitled Schedule a General Tribal Council meeting to address the Onʌyoteʔaꞏká niʔ

Project Plan; and 5) under the Executive section, New Business add item entitled Approve a limited

waiver of sovereign immunity - Swisher International Inc. - file # 2026-0186], seconded by Kirby

Metoxen. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jameson

Wilson

Not Present:

Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster

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IV.

OATH OF OFFICE (00:03:26)

Oneida Election Board - Patricia Moore

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Oneida Election Board Ad Hoc Committee - Dan Skenandore

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Oneida Election Board Alternates - Mary King, Justine Huff, Ramona Salinas

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Oneida Land Commission - Brian Denny

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Oneida Nation Arts Board - Paul Gutierrez III, Daniel Schuyler, Paul Smith

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Oneida Nation Veterans Affairs Committee - Gerald Cornelius, Dan Skenandore,

Francis Huntington

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Oaths of office administered by Secretary Lisa Liggins. Dan Skenandore, Mary King, Brian Denny,

Paul Smith, Gerald Cornelius, and Francis Huntington were present. Patricia Moore, Ramona Salinas,

Paul Gutierrez III and Daniel Schuyler were present via Microsoft Teams. Justine Huff was not present.

MINUTES

Approve the February 25, 2026, regular Business Committee meeting minutes

(00:17:44)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve the February 25, 2026, regular Business Committee meeting

minutes, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jameson

Wilson

Not Present:

Marlon Skenandore, Jennifer Webster

Councilwoman Jennifer Webster arrived at 8:54 a.m.

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VI.

RESOLUTIONS

Adopt resolution entitled Directive For Tribal Contribution Savings Projects

(00:18:07)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to adopt resolution 03-11-26-A Directive For Tribal Contribution Savings

Projects; to approve the correspondence; and to direct the Secretary to forward the correspondence to

each Trial Contribution Savings project owner, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer

Webster, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Marlon Skenandore

Adopt resolution entitled 2026 Inter-Tribal Buffalo Council (ITBC) Herd

Development Grant Application Support (00:23:31)

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services

Motion by Lawrence Barton to adopt resolution # 03-11-26-B 2026 Inter-Tribal Buffalo Council (ITEBC)

Herd Development Grant Application Support, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer

Webster, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Marlon Skenandore

Adopt resolution entitled Support for the Appointment of Dan Skenandore to the

Department of Veteran Affairs Advisory Committee on Tribal and Indian Affairs

(00:24:01)

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services

Motion by Lawrence Barton to adopt resolution # 03-11-26-C Support for the Appointment of Dan

Skenandore to the Department of Veteran Affairs Advisory Committee on Tribal and Indian Affairs,

seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer

Webster, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Marlon Skenandore

For the record: Councilman Jonas Hill stated there’s an abundance of qualified candidates for this

position and Mr. Skenandore would represent the Oneida Nation with the highest standard of

professionalism. Thank you.

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VII.

APPOINTMENTS

Determine next steps regarding Oneida ESC Group, LLC Board of Managers

vacancies (00:26:41)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve correspondence to the Oneida ESC Group, LLC Board of Managers,

seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer

Webster, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Marlon Skenandore

Motion by Lisa Liggins to adopt resolution # 03-11-26-D Liaison Responsibilities – Corporations, with

one (1) change [line 30, correct resolution number to 01-02-26-A], seconded by Jennifer Webster.

Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer

Webster, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Marlon Skenandore

Motion by Lisa Liggins to adopt resolution # 03-11-26-E Amending the Operating Agreement of Oneida

ESC Group, LLC to increase the Number of Members on the Board of Managers, seconded by

Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer

Webster, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Marlon Skenandore

Motion by Lisa Liggins to adopt resolution # 03-11-26-F Appointing Members of the Oneida ESC

Group, LLC, Board of Managers and providing Expectations of Oneida Business Committee in

Carrying out Initial Duties, with one (1) change [line 30, insert April 10, 2026], seconded by Jennifer

Webster. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer

Webster, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Marlon Skenandore

VIII.

STANDING COMMITTEES

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Accept the February 12, 2026, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes

(00:34:18)

Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the February 12, 2026, regular Finance Committee meeting

minutes, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer

Webster, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Marlon Skenandore

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Accept the February 26, 2026, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes

(00:34:39)

Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the February 26, 2026, regular Finance Committee meeting

minutes, seconded by Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer

Webster, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Marlon Skenandore

LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE

Accept the February 18, 2026, regular Legislative Operating Committee meeting

minutes (00:34:57)

Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to accept the February 18, 2026, regular Legislative Operating Committee

meeting minutes, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer

Webster, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Marlon Skenandore

IX.

TABLED BUSINESS

Approve the Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee Bylaws (00:35:23)

Sponsor: Teresa Schuman, Chair/Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee

TRAVEL REPORTS

Approve the travel report - Councilman Jameson Wilson - National Congress of

American Indians Executive Council Winter Session - Washington, D.C. - February

9-12, 2026 (00:35:32)

Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve the travel report from Councilman Jameson Wilson for the National

Congress of American Indians Executive Council Winter Session in Washington, D.C. on February 912, 2026, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer

Webster, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Marlon Skenandore

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XI.

TRAVEL REQUESTS

Approve the travel request - Councilman Jonas Hill - Republican Party of

Wisconsin Event - Washington, D.C. - April 21-23, 2026 (00:35:59)

Sponsor: Jonas Hill, Councilman

Motion by Kirby Metoxen to approve the travel request for Councilman Jonas Hill to attend the

Republican Party of Wisconsin Event in Washington, D.C. on April 21-23, 2026, seconded by

Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer

Webster, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Marlon Skenandore

Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved travel request in

accordance with §219.16-1. - Oneida Nation Commission on Aging - for three (3

members & two (2) staff - GLNAEA - Mole Lake, WI - March 4-5, 2026 (00:36:23)

Sponsor: Winnifred Thomas, Chair/Oneida Nation Commission on Aging

Motion by Lawrence Barton to approve Enter the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved

travel request in accordance with §219.16-1. for Oneida Nation Commission on Aging - for three (3

members & two (2) staff to attend the Great Lakes Native American Elders Association (GLNAEA) in

Mole Lake, WI on March 4-5, 2026, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer

Webster, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Marlon Skenandore

XII.

NEW BUSINESS

Review the Chapter 2 Bingo Oneida Gaming Minimum Internal Controls and

determine next steps (00:37:45)

Sponsor: Mark A. Powless Sr., Chair/Oneida Gaming Commission

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept notice of Chapter 2 Bingo Oneida Gaming Minimum Internal Controls

approved by the Oneda Gaming Commission on February 19, 2026, and to direct notice to the Oneida

Gaming Commission there are no requested revisions under §501.6-14(d), seconded by Jennifer

Webster. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer

Webster, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Marlon Skenandore

Accept the Anna John Resident Centered Care Community concerns and

resolution report (00:38:44)

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services

Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the Anna John Resident Centered Care Community concerns

and resolution report, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer

Webster, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Marlon Skenandore

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Accept the memorandum regarding the withholding of pay for Councilman Marlon

Skenandore (01:13:51)

Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Director of Government Administration

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the memorandum regarding the withholding of pay for Councilman

Marlon Skenandore, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer

Webster, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Marlon Skenandore

Accept memorandum regarding cancellation of March 25, 2026, and April 8, 2026,

regular Business Committee meetings (01:14:34)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept memorandum regarding cancellation of March 25, 2026, and April 8,

2026, regular Business Committee meetings as information, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion

carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer

Webster, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Marlon Skenandore

Post one (1) vacancy - Oneida Nation Commission on Aging (01:17:14)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to post one (1) vacancy - Oneida Nation Commission on Aging, seconded by

Kirby Metoxen. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer

Webster, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Marlon Skenandore

XIII.

GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL

PETITIONER GINA POWLESS-BUENROSTRO - petition # 2025-04

Accept the statement of effect regarding Accountability Measure Options for

Business Committee and Boards, Committees & Commissions - petition # 202504 (01:17:30)

Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the statement of effect regarding Accountability Measure Options for

Business Committee and Boards, Committees & Commissions - petition # 2025-04, seconded by

Lawrence Barton. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer

Webster, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Marlon Skenandore

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Accept the fiscal impact statement regarding Accountability Measure Options

for Business Committee and Boards, Committees & Commissions - petition #

2025-04 (01:17:57)

Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the fiscal impact statement regarding Accountability Measure Options

for Business Committee and Boards, Committees & Commissions - petition # 2025-04, seconded by

Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer

Webster, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Marlon Skenandore

PETITIONER GINA POWLESS-BUENROSTRO - petition # 2025-05

Accept the statement of effect regarding Amend the Administrative Rulemaking

Law - petition # 2025-05 (01:18:16)

Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the statement of effect regarding Amend the Administrative

Rulemaking Law - petition # 2025-05, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer

Webster, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Marlon Skenandore

Schedule a special General Tribal Council meeting to address the Onʌyoteʔaꞏká

niʔ Project Plan (01:18:40)

Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Motion by Lisa Liggins to schedule a special General Tribal Council meeting on Tuesday, June 30,

2026, at 6:00 p.m. to address the Onʌyoteʔaꞏká niʔ i Project Plan, noting that pursuant the General

Tribal Council directive this will be a non-stipend meeting, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion

carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer

Webster, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Marlon Skenandore

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XIV.

EXECUTIVE SESSION (01:20:33)

Motion by Lawrence Barton to go into executive session at 9:51 a.m., seconded by Kirby Metoxen.

Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer

Webster, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Marlon Skenandore

Councilman Kirby Metoxen left at 10:34 a.m.

Motion by Lawrence Barton to come out executive session at 10:45 a.m., seconded by Jennifer

Webster. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson

Wilson

Not Present:

Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

REPORTS

Accept the Chief Counsel report

Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

Motion by Lisa Liggins to accept the Chief Counsel report, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion

carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson

Wilson

Not Present:

Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve the Common Interest Agreement – file # 2026-0200 and authorize

Chairman Tehassi Hill to sign, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson

Wilson

Not Present:

Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve attorney contract – Husch Blackwell LLP – file # 2026-0222,

seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson

Wilson

Not Present:

Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

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NEW BUSINESS

Approve the 2017-2021 Multi-Year Funding Agreement between Oneida Nation

and the U.S. Department of Interior amendment # 10 - file # 2026-0167

Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Intergovernmental Affairs Director

Motion by Lawrence Barton to approve the 2017-2021 Multi-Year Funding Agreement between Oneida

Nation and the U.S. Department of Interior amendment # 10 - file # 2026-0167, seconded by Jennifer

Webster. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson

Wilson

Not Present:

Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

2..

Approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity for Swisher Contract - file #

2026-0186

Sponsor: James Petitjean, CEO-Retail

Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity for Swisher Contract - file #

2026-0186, with contract subject to further review by Oneida Retail Operations, seconded by Jennifer

Webster. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson

Wilson

Not Present:

Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

XV.

ADJOURN

Motion by Jennifer Webster to adjourn at 10:47 a.m., seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson

Wilson

Not Present:

Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

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Minutes approved as presented on

Lisa Liggins, Secretary

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Approve the March 27, 2026, emergency Business Committee meeting minutes

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

04/22/26

2. General Information:

Session:

☒ Open

☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.

Justification: DRAFT materials/discussion

3. Supporting Documents:

☐ Bylaws

☐ Contract Document(s)

☐ Correspondence

☐ Draft GTC Notice

☐ Draft GTC Packet

☐ E-poll results/back-up

☐ Other: Describe

☐ Fiscal Impact Statement

☐ Law

☐ Legal Review

☒ Minutes

☐ MOU/MOA

☐ Petition

☐ Presentation

☐ Report

☐ Resolution

☐ Rule (adoption packet)

☐ Statement of Effect

☐ Travel Documents

4. Budget Information:

☐ Budgeted

☒ Not Applicable

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☐ Unbudgeted

☐ Other: Describe

5. Submission:

Authorized Sponsor:

Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Primary Requestor:

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Submitted By:

BPIGMAN

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Oneida Business Committee

Emergency Meeting

4:00 PM Friday, March 27, 2026

BC Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Norbert Hill Center

Minutes

EMERGENCY MEETING

Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Treasurer Lawrence Barton, Secretary Lisa Liggins, Council members:

Jennifer Webster, and Jameson Wilson;

Not Present: Councilmen Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore;

Arrived at: n/a;

Others present: Jo A. House, RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies (via Microsoft Teams1), Mark W. Powless,

James Petitjean (via Microsoft Teams), Kaylynn Biely (via Microsoft Teams), Melinda J. Danforth (via

Microsoft Teams), Clorissa Leeman (via Microsoft Teams), Barbara Webster (via Microsoft Teams),

Melissa Alvarado (via Microsoft Teams), Maureen Metoxen (via Microsoft Teams), Crystal Holtz (via

Microsoft Teams), Ashley Blaker (via Microsoft Teams), David Jordan (via Microsoft Teams), Danelle

Wilson (via Microsoft Teams), Rhiannon Metoxen (via Microsoft Teams), Paul Witek (via Microsoft

Teams), Patricia King (via Microsoft Teams), Chad Fuss, Bonnie Pigman (via Microsoft Teams),

CALL TO ORDER

Meeting called to order by Chairman Tehassi Hill at 4:03 p.m.

For the record: Councilmen Jonas Hill and Kirby Metoxen are on approved travel. Councilman Marlon

Skenandore is unexcused.

II.

OPENING (00:00:29)

Opening provided by Councilman Jameson Wilson

III.

ADOPT THE AGENDA (00:06:08)

Motion by Lisa Liggins to adopt the agenda with two (2) changes [1) under the Resolutions section,

add item entitled Adopt resolution entitled Annual Funding Agreement between the Oneida Nation and

the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs for Calendar Year 2026; and 2) under the

Executive Session, New Business section, add item entitled Approve a limited waiver of sovereign

immunity - Master Development Agreement between the Oneida Nation and the City of Green Bay file # 2026-0188, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

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IV.

RESOLUTIONS

Adopt resolution entitled Annual Funding Agreement between the Oneida Nation

and the U.S. Department of Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs for Calendar Year 2026

(00:07:22)

Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Legislative Affairs Director

Motion by Lisa Liggins to adopt resolution # 03-27-26-A Annual Funding Agreement between the

Oneida Nation and the U.S. Department of Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs for Calendar Year 2026,

seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

EXECUTIVE SESSION (00:08:49)

Motion by Lawrence Barton to go into executive session at 4:12 p.m., seconded by Jameson Wilson.

Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

Motion by Jameson Wilson to come out of executive session at 4:19 p.m., seconded by Jennifer

Webster. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

NEW BUSINESS

Approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - Titletown event agreement file # 2026-0192 (00:09:22)

Sponsor: Mark A. Powless, Chair/Oneida Gaming Commission

Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - Titletown event agreement file # 2026-0192, with agreement subject to further review by the Oneida Gaming Commission,

seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

Approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - Master Development

Agreement between the Oneida Nation and the City of Green Bay - file # 20260188 (00:09:37)

Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Legislative Affairs Director

Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - Master Development

Agreement between the Oneida Nation and the City of Green Bay - file # 2026-0188, with agreement

subject to further review by the Intergovernmental Affairs Department, seconded by Jennifer Webster.

Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

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VI.

ADJOURN (00:10:06)

Motion by Lawrence Barton to adjourn at 4:20 p.m., seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

Minutes prepared by Bonnie Pigman, Information Management Specialist.

Minutes approved as presented on

Lisa Liggins, Secretary

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Approve the April 13, 2026, special Business Committee meeting minutes

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

04/22/26

2. General Information:

Session:

☒ Open

☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.

Justification: DRAFT materials/discussion

3. Supporting Documents:

☐ Bylaws

☐ Contract Document(s)

☐ Correspondence

☐ Draft GTC Notice

☐ Draft GTC Packet

☐ E-poll results/back-up

☐ Other: Describe

☐ Fiscal Impact Statement

☐ Law

☐ Legal Review

☒ Minutes

☐ MOU/MOA

☐ Petition

☐ Presentation

☐ Report

☐ Resolution

☐ Rule (adoption packet)

☐ Statement of Effect

☐ Travel Documents

4. Budget Information:

☐ Budgeted

☒ Not Applicable

☐ Budgeted – Grant Funded ☐ Unbudgeted

☐ Other: Describe

5. Submission:

Authorized Sponsor:

Lisa Liggins, Secretary

Primary Requestor:

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Additional Requestor:

(Name, Title/Entity)

Submitted By:

BPIGMAN

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Oneida Business Committee

Special Meeting

8:30 AM Monday, April 13, 2026

BC Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Norbert Hill Center

Minutes

SPECIAL MEETING

Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Treasurer Lawrence Barton, Secretary Lisa Liggins, Council members:

Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson;

Not Present: Councilmen Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore;

Arrived at: n/a;

Others present: Jo A. House, Mark W. Powless, Justin Nishimoto (via Microsoft Teams1), Loucinda

Conway (via Microsoft Teams), James Petitjean (via Microsoft Teams), Kaylynn Biely (via Microsoft

Teams), Melinda J. Danforth (via Microsoft Teams), Lisa Summers (via Microsoft Teams), Kirby Metoxen

(via Microsoft Teams), Danelle Wilson (via Microsoft Teams), Rhiannon Metoxen (via Microsoft Teams),

Fawn Cottrell (via Microsoft Teams), Janice Decorah (via Microsoft Teams), Kristal Hill (via Microsoft

Teams), Melissa Alvarado (via Microsoft Teams), Rae Skenandore (via Microsoft Teams), Mary Graves

(via Microsoft Teams), Tavia James-Charles (via Microsoft Teams), Patricia King (via Microsoft Teams),

Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Tina Jorgenson (via Microsoft Teams), Cheryl-Aliskwet Ellis (via Microsoft

Teams), Kristine Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Crystal Holtz (via Microsoft Teams), Carolyn Salutz (via

Microsoft Teams), Brooke Doxtator (via Microsoft Teams), Katsitsiyo Danforth (via Microsoft Teams),

Nicholas Metoxen (via Microsoft Teams), Stacy Coon (via Microsoft Teams), Mark Powless, Nancy

Barton, Bonnie Pigman (via Microsoft Teams);

CALL TO ORDER

Meeting called to order by Chairman Tehassi Hill at 8:33 a.m.

For the record: Councilman Kirby Metoxen is out on pre-approved vacation time. Councilman Jonas

Hill is out on personal time. Councilman Marlon Skenandore is unexcused.

II.

OPENING (00:00:06)

Opening provided by Councilman Jameson Wilson.

III.

ADOPT THE AGENDA (00:06:43)

Motion by Lawrence Barton to adopt the agenda as presented, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion

carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

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IV.

RESOLUTIONS

Adopt resolution entitled Authorization of three (3) Unbudgeted Positions in

Business Unit 4225032 (00:07:01)

Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services

Motion by Jennifer Webster to adopt resolution 04-13-26-A Authorization of three (3) Unbudgeted

Positions in Business Unit 4225032, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

TRAVEL REQUESTS

Approve the travel request - Councilman Kirby Metoxen - 8th Annual DCCC Tribal

Engagement & Active Members Issues Conference - Cabazon, CA - April 30 - May

6, 2026 (00:17:34)

Sponsor: Kirby Metoxen, Councilman

Motion by Lisa Liggins to approve the travel request for Councilman Kirby Metoxen to attend the 8th

Annual DCCC Tribal Engagement & Active Members Issues Conference in Cabazon, CA on April 30 May 6, 2026, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

VI.

EXECUTIVE SESSION (00:18:04)

Approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - Helix Innovations LLC - file #

2026-0240 (00:18:28)

Sponsor: James Petitjean, CEO-Retail

Motion by Lawrence Barton to approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - Helix Innovations LLC

- file # 2026-0240 with contract subject to further review of the Retail Department, seconded by Lisa

Liggins. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

Approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - NJOY LLC - file # 2026-0241

(00:19:07)

Sponsor: James Petitjean, CEO-Retail

Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - NJOY LLC - file #

2026-0241 with contract subject to further review of the Retail Department, seconded by Lisa Liggins.

Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

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VII.

ADJOURN (00:19:28)

Motion by Lawrence Barton to adjourn at 8:52 a.m., seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried:

Ayes:

Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson

Not Present:

Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Marlon Skenandore

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Adopt resolution entitled Adoption of the Sanctions and Penalties Law and forward to General Tribal...

Business Committee Agenda Request

1. Meeting Date Requested:

04/22/26

2. Session:

‫ ܈‬Open

‫ ܆‬Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1.

Justification: Personnel Related

3. Requested Motion:

‫ ܆‬Accept as information; OR

Approve the Sanctions and Penalties law adoption packet and forward to the General

Tribal Council for consideration.

4. Areas potentially impacted or affected by this request:

‫ ܆‬Finance

‫ ܆‬Law Office

‫ ܆‬Gaming/Retail

‫ ܆‬Other: Describe

‫ ܆‬Programs/Services

‫ ܆‬DTS

‫ ܆‬Boards, Committees, or Commissions

5. Additional attendees needed for this request:

Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List

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6. Supporting Documents:

‫ ܆‬Bylaws

‫ ܈‬Fiscal Impact Statement

‫ ܆‬Contract Document(s) ‫ ܈‬Law

‫ ܈‬Correspondence

‫ ܆‬Legal Review

‫ ܆‬Draft GTC Notice

‫ ܆‬Minutes

‫ ܆‬Draft GTC Packet

‫ ܆‬MOU/MOA

‫ ܆‬E-poll results/back-up ‫ ܆‬Petition

‫ ܈‬Other: Legislative Analysis

‫ ܆‬Presentation

‫ ܆‬Report

‫ ܈‬Resolution

‫ ܈‬Rule (adoption packet)

‫ ܆‬Statement of Effect

‫ ܆‬Travel Documents

7. Budget Information:

‫ ܆‬Budgeted – Tribal Contribution

‫ ܆‬Unbudgeted

‫ ܆‬Other: Describe

‫ ܆‬Budgeted – Grant Funded

‫ ܈‬Not Applicable

8. Submission:

Authorized Sponsor:

Jameson Wilson, Councilman

Primary Requestor:

Clorissa N. Leeman, LRO Senior Staff Attorney

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Oneida Nation

Oneida Business Committee

Legislative Operating Committee

PO Box 365 • Oneida, WI 54155-0365

Oneida-nsn.gov

TO:

FROM:

DATE:

RE:

General Tribal Council

Jameson Wilson, Legislative Operating Committee Chairmann

April 22, 2026

Adoption of the Sanctions and Penalties Law

Please find the following attached backup documentation for your consideration of the adoption

of the Sanctions and Penalties law:

Resolution: Adoption of the Sanctions and Penalties Law

Statement of Effect: Adoption of the Sanctions and Penalties Law

Sanctions and Penalties Law Legislative Analysis

Sanctions and Penalties Law

Sanctions and Penalties Law Fiscal Impact Statement

Overview

If an elected official of the Nation engages in misconduct while in office the only remedy available

to hold the official accountable is to remove that official from their position. The removal of an

elected official is required to follow the process contained in the Nation’s Removal law, which

includes a petition, a preliminary review and hearing by the Nation’s Judiciary, and ultimately a

determination by the General Tribal Council (GTC). [1 O.C. 104].

Other than removal, the Nation does not currently have a formal process to issue warnings,

reprimands, or corrective actions against elected officials. The Legislative Operating Committee

(LOC) recognizes that not all instances of misconduct by an elected official may rise to the level

of removal. The LOC also determined that a more effective government can be obtained if officials

are provided the opportunity to take accountability for their actions and correct the behavior that

resulted in misconduct, which may result in the individual becoming a better official.

The desire for a process to be able to better hold officials accountable for misconduct in office has

been discussed within the Nation for more than twenty (20) years. The GTC often has discussed

sanctioning an official, whether through suspension or loss of stipend or wage, during its meetings.

The requests to sanction an official have often times been declined due to the fact that the Nation

lacks a law that allows for an official to be sanctioned for misconduct while still protecting the due

process rights of that official.

Additionally, providing an elected official the opportunity to correct misconduct and improve

behavior aligns with traditional Oneida ways. The LOC learned through discussions with the

Cultural Heritage Department that in the past a chief would be provided three (3) warnings in hope

of improving the chief’s behavior before the chief was dehorned or removed from his position of

prominence. The focus of the warnings before the removal of the official was to provide an

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opportunity for corrective action to be taken that had the potential to result in a better official

before removal of that official was sought. The LOC is seeking the adoption of this Sanctions and

Penalties law in an effort to provide a mechanism for utilizing corrective actions to address the

misconduct of officials and allow an opportunity for growth and improvement before removal or

termination ofappointment.

Sanctions and Penalties Law

This proposed Sanctions and Penalties law establishes a consistent set of sanctions and penalties

that may be imposed upon elected officials of the Nation for misconduct in office for the purpose

of providing an opportunity for the official to take corrective action to address the misconduct and

promote accountability and improved performance of the official.

The Sanctions and Penalties law will:

Require an official of the Nation to behave in a manner that promotes high standards of

conduct. [1 O.C. 120.4-1];

Subject an official of the Nation to sanctions and penalties for behaving in a manner that

constitutes misconduct, which is defined as:

a violation of the Constitution or any of the Nation’s laws, policies, or rules;

a violation of the bylaws, standard operating procedures or other internal operating

documents that govern the entity upon which the official serves; and

a conviction of a felony, or any crime in any jurisdiction that would be classified

as a felony under federal law or Wisconsin law. [1 O.C. 120.4-2];

Provide a process for filing a complaint, including:

who may file a complaint [1 O.C. 120.5-1];

when a complaint may be filed, [1 O.C. 120.5-2];

where a complaint may be filed [1 O.C. 120.5-4]; and

the necessary contents of a complaint [1 O.C. 120.5-3];

Prohibit retaliation against any individual who makes a complaint, is a witness to a

complaint, or offers testimony or evidence [1 O.C. 120.5-5];

Delegate the responsibility to handle complaints alleged against an official to the Trial

Court [1 O.C. 120.6-1];

Require all complaints alleged against an official to be handled in a confidential manner [1

O.C. 120.6-4];

Allow for an individual to appeal the decision of the Trial Court to the Nation’s Court of

Appeals [1 O.C. 120.6-11, 120.6-6];

Provide various sanctions and penalties that may be imposed against an official [1 O.C.

120.7-2];

Provide factors to be used by the Trial Court when determining the appropriate sanctions

and/or penalties to impose [1 O.C. 120.7-3];

Clarify that the imposition of sanctions or penalties does not exempt an official from

individual liability for the underlying misconduct, and does not limit any penalties that may

be imposed in accordance with other laws [1 O.C. 120.7-5];

Discuss the effect of a resignation by an official [1 O.C. 120.8]; and

Require that Judiciary maintain a record of conduct in office for each official [1 O.C.

120.10].

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Development of the Law in Compliance with the Legislative Procedures Act

The Legislative Procedures Act (“the LPA”) was adopted by the GTC through resolution GTC01-07-13-A for the purpose of providing a process for the adoption of laws of the Nation. [1 O.C.

109.1-1]. The Sanctions and Penalties law complies with all processes and procedures required by

the LPA, including the development of a legislative analysis, a fiscal analysis, and the opportunity

for public review during a public meeting and public comment period. [1 O.C. 109.6, 109.7,

109.8].

Overall, since 2014, the LOC has held sixty-four (64) work meetings on the development of a

Sanctions and Penalties law. The Government Administrative Office, Records Management

Department, Human Resources Department, Cultural Heritage Department, and various boards,

committees, and commissions of the Nation were consulted in the development of this law and

participated in those work meetings. Additionally, the LOC dedicated time to reviewing various

laws of the Nation, in addition to the laws of seven (7) other tribal nations when developing the

Sanctions and Penalties law.

In accordance with the LPA, three (3) public meetings on the proposed Sanctions and Penalties

law were held. Notices for public meetings were published in the Kalihwisaks, on the Nation’s

website, and electronically provided to all directors, managers, and supervisors of the Nation. On

October 4, 2018, the first public meeting on the proposed Sanctions and Penalties law held. Three

(3) people provided oral comments during this public meeting. The public comment period was

then held open until October 11, 2018, for the submission of written comments. The LOC received

four (4) submissions of written comments during the public comment period. All public comments

received were accepted, reviewed, and considered by the LOC on October 17, 2018, and October

25, 2018. A second public meeting was held on January 7, 2020. One (1) person provided oral

comments during the public meeting. The public comment was then held open until on January

14, 2020, for the submission of written comments. Two (2) submissions of written comments were

received during the public comment period. All public comments received were accepted,

reviewed, and considered by the LOC on January 15, 2020. A third public meeting for the proposed

Sanctions and Penalties law was held on June 13, 2025. No individuals provided oral comments

during the public meeting. The public comment period was then held open until June 20, 2025, for

the submission of written comments. No individuals provided written comments during the public

comment period.

The Finance Department provided fiscal impact statements for all versions of the proposed

Sanctions and Penalties law on December 27, 2018, January 20, 2020, and July 15, 2025.

On January 12, 2026, at a Special Geneal Tribal Council meeting the San

ctions and Penalties law

was presented for adoption. A motion to adopt the proposed Sanctions and Penalties law ultimately

failed. During the discussion of the Sanctions and Penalties law, the General Tribal Council

discussed the need to ensure the punitive measures included in the Sanctions and Penalties law

were adequate. Some discussion specifically focused on the belief that the suspension lengths

included in the law were not long enough.

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The Legislative Operating Committee listened to discussion during the January 12, 2026, General

Tribal Council meeting, and reviewed the submission of the Petition: Powless-Buenrostro –

Accountability Measures for BC and BCCs #2025-04 in December of 2025. Based on this input

received from the Nation’s membership the Legislative Operating Committee updated the

proposed Sanctions and Penalties law to further clarify the length of suspensions allowed for an

official.

The Sanctions and Penalties law is now ready for reconsideration by the General Tribal Council.

Most other governments, including tribal, local, state, and federal, have some sort of sanctions and

penalties process for officials. Through the adoption of this Sanctions and Penalties law the GTC

can close the current gap by providing a process to address the misconduct of officials and

empower themselves to take action to hold officials accountable.

Requested Action

Adopt the Resolution: Adoption of the Sanctions and Penalties Law.

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Oneida Nation

Post Office Box 365

Phone: (920)869-2214

Oneida, WI 54155

GTC Resolution # _____________

Adoption of the Sanctions and Penalties Law

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Nation is a federally recognized Indian government and a treaty tribe

recognized by the laws of the United States of America; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida General Tribal Council is the governing body of the Oneida Nation; and

WHEREAS,

the Oneida Business Committee has been delegated the authority of Article IV, Section 1,

of the Oneida Tribal Constitution by the Oneida General Tribal Council; and

WHEREAS,

the purpose of the Sanctions and Penalties law (“the Law”) is to establish a consistent set

of sanctions and penalties that may be imposed upon elected officials of the Nation for

misconduct in office in order to provide an opportunity for the official to take corrective

action to address the misconduct and promote accountability and improved performance

of the official; and

WHEREAS,

the Law will require an official of the Nation to behave in a manner that promotes high

standards of conduct; and

WHEREAS,

the Law will subject an official of the Nation to sanctions and penalties for behaving in a

manner that constitutes misconduct; and

WHEREAS,

the Law will provide a process for filing a complaint alleging misconduct against an official,

including who may file a complaint, when to file a complaint, where a complaint may be

filed, and the necessary contents of a complaint; and

WHEREAS,

the Law will prohibit retaliation against any individual who makes a complaint, is a witness

to a complaint, or offers testimony or evidence; and

WHEREAS,

the Law will require all complaints alleged against an official to be handled in a confidential

manner; and

WHEREAS,

the Law will delegate the responsibility to handle complaints alleged against an official to

the Judiciary - Trial Court; and

WHEREAS,

the Law will allow an appeal of a decision of the Trial Court to be made to the Nation’s

Court of Appeals; and

WHEREAS,

the Law provides the various sanctions and penalties that may be imposed against an

official, and the factors that shall be used when determining the appropriate sanctions

and/or penalties to impose; and

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Adoption of the Sanctions and Penalties Law

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WHEREAS,

the Law will clarify that the imposition of sanctions and/or penalties does not exempt an

official from individual liability for the underlying misconduct, and does not limit any

penalties that may be imposed in accordance with other laws; and

WHEREAS,

the Law will provide for the effect of a resignation by an official; and

WHEREAS,

the Law will require that the Judiciary maintain a record of conduct in office for each official;

and

WHEREAS,

the development of this Law complies with all processes and procedures required by the

Legislative Procedures Act, including the development of a legislative analysis, a fiscal

analysis, and the opportunity for public review during a public meeting and public comment

period; and

WHEREAS,

in accordance with the Legislative Procedures Act, three (3) public meetings on the

proposed Law were held; and

WHEREAS,

the first public meeting was held on October 4, 2018, with the public comment period being

held open until October 11, 2018; and

WHEREAS,

in addition to the requirements of the Legislative Procedures Act, in preparation of

presenting this topic to the General Tribal Council, the Legislative Operating Committee

held collaborative work meetings, held one (1) community outreach event, published one

(1) article in the Kalihwisaks regarding the proposed Law, and published an information

video on Facebook; and

WHEREAS,

a proposed Sanctions and Penalties law was presented to the General Tribal Council for

consideration on March 17, 2019; and

WHEREAS,

on March 17, 2019, after discussion the General Tribal Council took action to defer this

item for at least at least sixty (60) days for the General Tribal Council to have additional

time to consider it and have input; and

WHEREAS,

after the March 17, 2019, directive the Legislative Operating Committee held nine (9)

additional community outreach events, allowed twice for the written submission of

comments and questions, and published three (3) articles in the Kalihwisaks regarding the

proposed Law and outreach efforts; and

WHEREAS,

the second public meeting was held on January 7, 2020, with the public comment period

being held open until January 14, 2020; and

WHEREAS,

the third public meeting was held on June 13, 2025, with the public comment period being

held open until June 20, 2025; and

WHEREAS,

on January 12, 2026, at a Special Geneal Tribal Council meeting the Law was presented

for adoption, after discussion and consideration a motion to adopt the proposed Sanctions

and Penalties law ultimately failed; and

WHEREAS,

during the discussion of the Law, the General Tribal Council discussed the need to ensure

the punitive measures included in the Law were adequate, and some discussion

specifically focused on the belief that the suspension lengths included in the Law were not

long enough; and

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WHEREAS,

the Legislative Operating Committee listened to discussion during the January 12, 2026,

General Tribal Council meeting, and reviewed the submission of the Petition: PowlessBuenrostro – Accountability Measures for BC and BCCs #2025-04 in December of 2025,

and based on this input received from the Nation’s membership the Legislative Operating

Committee updated the proposed Law to further clarify the length of suspensions allowed

for an official; and

WHEREAS,

the Law is once again ready for adoption by the General Tribal Council; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sanctions and Penalties law is hereby adopted and shall

become effective ten (10) business days after the date of the adoption of this resolution.

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Oneida Nation

Oneida Business Committee

Legislative Operating Committee

PO Box 365 • Oneida, WI 54155-0365

Oneida-nsn.gov

Statement of Effect

Adoption of the Sanctions and Penalties Law

Summary

This resolution adopts a Sanctions and Penalties law for the purpose of establishing a consistent

set of sanctions and penalties that may be imposed upon elected officials of the Nation for

misconduct in office for the purpose of providing an opportunity for the official to take corrective

action to address the misconduct and promote accountability and improved performance of the

official.

Submitted by: Clorissa N. Leeman, Staff Attorney, Legislative Reference Office

Date: April 16, 2026

Analysis by the Legislative Reference Office

The Legislative Procedures Act (“the LPA”) was adopted by the General Tribal Council through

resolution GTC-01-07-13-A for the purpose of providing a process for the adoption of laws of the

Nation. [1 O.C. 109.1-1]. This resolution adopts a Sanctions and Penalties law (“the Law”), which

complies with all processes and procedures required by the LPA, including the development of a

legislative analysis, a fiscal analysis, and the opportunity for public review during a public meeting

and public comment period. [1 O.C. 109.6, 109.7, 109.8].

This resolution adopts the proposed Law which will establish a consistent set of sanctions and

penalties that may be imposed upon elected officials of the Nation for misconduct in office in order

to provide an opportunity for the official to take corrective action to address the misconduct and

promote accountability and improved performance of the official.

The Sanctions and Penalties law will:

Require an official of the Nation to behave in a manner that promotes high standards of

conduct. [1 O.C. 120.4-1];

Subject an official of the Nation to sanctions and penalties for behaving in a manner that

constitutes misconduct, which is defined as:

a violation of the Constitution or any of the Nation’s laws, policies, or rules;

a violation of the bylaws, standard operating procedures or other internal operating

documents that govern the entity upon which the official serves; and

a conviction of a felony, or any crime in any jurisdiction that would be classified

as a felony under federal law or Wisconsin law. [1 O.C. 120.4-2];

Provide a process for filing a complaint, including:

who may file a complaint [1 O.C. 120.5-1];

when a complaint may be filed, [1 O.C. 120.5-2];

where a complaint may be filed [1 O.C. 120.5-4]; and

the necessary contents of a complaint [1 O.C. 120.5-3];

Prohibit retaliation against any individual who makes a complaint, is a witness to a

complaint, or offers testimony or evidence [1 O.C. 120.5-5];

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Delegate the responsibility to handle complaints alleged against an official to the Trial

Court [1 O.C. 120.6-1];

Require all complaints alleged against an official to be handled in a confidential manner [1

O.C. 120.6-4];

Allow for an individual to appeal the decision of the Trial Court to the Nation’s Court of

Appeals [1 O.C. 120.6-11, 120.6-6];

Provide various sanctions and penalties that may be imposed against an official [1 O.C.

120.7-2];

Provide factors to be used by the Trial Court when determining the appropriate sanctions

and/or penalties to impose [1 O.C. 120.7-3];

Clarify that the imposition of sanctions or penalties does not exempt an official from

individual liability for the underlying misconduct, and does not limit any penalties that may

be imposed in accordance with other laws [1 O.C. 120.7-5];

Discuss the effect of a resignation by an official [1 O.C. 120.8]; and

Require that Judiciary maintain a record of conduct in office for each official [1 O.C.

120.10].

In accordance with the LPA, three (3) public meetings on the proposed Law were held. On October

4, 2018, the first public meeting on the proposed Sanctions and Penalties law held. Three (3) people

provided oral comments during this public meeting. The public comment period was then held

open until October 11, 2018, for the submission of written comments. The LOC received four (4)

submissions of written comments during the public comment period. All public comments

received were accepted, reviewed, and considered by the LOC on October 17, 2018, and October

25, 2018.

In addition to the requirements of the Legislative Procedures Act, in preparation of presenting this

topic to the General Tribal Council, the Legislative Operating Committee held collaborative work

meetings, held one (1) community outreach event, published one (1) article in the Kalihwisaks

regarding the proposed Law, and published an information video on Facebook.

The Legislative Operating Committee presented a proposed Law to the General Tribal Council for

consideration on March 17, 2019. After discussion on the Law, the General Tribal Council took

action to defer this item for at least sixty (60) days for the General Tribal Council to have additional

time to consider it and have input.

After the March 17, 2019, directive the Legislative Operating Committee held seven (7)

community outreach events, allowed for the written submission of comments and questions, and

published two (2) articles in the Kalihwisaks regarding the proposed Law and outreach efforts.

Based on the input received during the various community outreach events, the Legislative

Operating Committee decided to revise the Law to eliminate the Oneida Business Committee as a

hearing body for complaints against appointed officials by removing all references to appointed

officials throughout the Law, as well as limit who can file a complaint to enrolled members of the

Nation or employees of the Nation.

A second public meeting was held on January 7, 2020. One (1) person provided oral comments

during the public meeting. The public comment was then held open until on January 14, 2020, for

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the submission of written comments. Two (2) submissions of written comments were received

during the public comment period. All public comments received were accepted, reviewed, and

considered by the LOC on January 15, 2020. A third public meeting for the proposed Sanctions

and Penalties law was held on June 13, 2025. No individuals provided oral comments during the

public meeting. The public comment period was then held open until June 20, 2025, for the

submission of written comments. No individuals provided written comments during the public

comment period.

On January 12, 2026, at a Special Geneal Tribal Council meeting the Sanctions and Penalties law

was presented for adoption. A motion to adopt the proposed Sanctions and Penalties law ultimately

failed. During the discussion of the Sanctions and Penalties law, the General Tribal Council

discussed the need to ensure the punitive measures included in the Sanctions and Penalties law

were adequate. Some discussion specifically focused on the belief that the suspension lengths

included in the law were not long enough.

The Legislative Operating Committee listened to discussion during the January 12, 2026, General

Tribal Council meeting, and reviewed the submission of the Petition: Powless-Buenrostro –

Accountability Measures for BC and BCCs #2025-04 in December of 2025. Based on this input

received from the Nation’s membership the Legislative Operating Committee updated the

proposed Sanctions and Penalties law to further clarify the length of suspensions allowed for an

official.

The Sanctions and Penalties law is now ready for reconsideration by the General Tribal Council.

The Sanctions and Penalties law will become effective ten (10) business days after the adoption of

the resolution by the General Tribal Council.

Conclusion

Adoption of this resolution would not conflict with any of the Nation’s laws.

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Giving strength to the issues

and Forgiving oneself for the issue at hand

Laws

SANCTIONS AND PENALTIES LAW

LEGISLATIVE ANALYSIS

SECTION 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Intent of the Law

Purpose

Affected Entities

Related Legislation

Enforcement/Due

Process

Public Meeting

Fiscal Impact

Analysis by the Legislative Reference Office

Increase accountability among elected officials of the Nation.

Create a formal complaint process that allows for corrective actions against

elected officials who engage in misconduct.

The purpose of this law is to establish a consistent set of sanctions and penalties

that may be imposed upon officials of the Nation for misconduct in office in order

to provide an opportunity for the official to take corrective action to address the

misconduct and promote accountability and improved performance of the official

[1 O.C. 120.1-1].

All elected officials of the Nation; Any enrolled member of the Nation or employee

age eighteen (18) years and older who has knowledge that an official committed

misconduct; Oneida Business Committee; Judiciary Trial Court; Judiciary Court of

Appeals; Government Administrative Office.

Oneida Judiciary Rules of Civil Procedure; Rules of Appellate Procedure; Code of

Ethics; Boards, Committees and Commissions law; Garnishment law; Per Capita

law; and any of the Nation’s laws and bylaws that may be violated by an official.

Sanctions and penalties against elected officials will be imposed by the Trial Court.

Officials accused of misconduct have the right to be represented by an attorney or

advocate. Officials also have the right to submit a written response to the complaint,

and an opportunity to appear at the hearing to answer the allegations and provide

evidence on their behalf. Complaints against officials must be proven by clear and

convincing evidence.

A public meeting for an earlier draft of this law was held on October 4, 2018. A

second public meeting for an updated draft was held on January 7, 2020. A third

public meeting for an updated draft was held on June 13, 2025.

A fiscal impact statement for an earlier draft of this law was prepared by the

Finance Department on December 27, 2018. An updated fiscal analysis was

prepared on January 20, 2020, and July 15, 2025.

SECTION 2. LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENT

A. Request for Amendments. The request to develop a sanctions and penalties law was originally added

to the Legislative Operating Committee’s Active Files List in October of 2014, and has been carried

over for the last three legislative terms. When an elected official of the Nation commits misconduct

while in office, there are few remedies available for the Nation to discipline that official. Currently,

elected officials may be removed in accordance with the Removal Law. However, there may be

instances of misconduct that do not rise to the level of removal. In these cases, other remedies such as

verbal reprimands, fines, or suspensions may be more appropriate. This Law creates a formal complaint

process that gives members of the Nation, employees and entities an opportunity to file complaints

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against elected officials while ensuring that due process rights for those accused are protected. This

Law also creates a range of potential sanctions and penalties for officials who violate the laws of the

Nation or commit other forms of misconduct.

B. 2016 Special Election Referendum. During the Special Election held on July 9, 2016, the following

referendum question was approved by a vote of 178 to 59: “Should the BC develop a law which provides

for sanctions and due process for elected officials?” The Election Law requires the Oneida Business

Committee to present referendum questions that receive a majority vote to the General Tribal Council

(GTC) for discussion and action [1 O.C. 102.12-9(c)].

C. Presentation to General Tribal Council. On March 17, 2019, this Law was presented to the General

Tribal Council for consideration. The General Tribal Council adopted a motion to defer this item for at

least sixty (60) days for GTC to have additional time to consider it and have input. As a result of General

Tribal Council’s directive, the LOC held six (6) additional community outreach events – in various

locations around the Reservation as well as in Milwaukee. Based on input received from community

members during the various outreach efforts, as well as the discussion during the March 17, 2019, GTC

Meeting, the LOC determined that the draft should be revised. The LOC intended to include this revised

Law on the July 2020 Semi-Annual General Tribal Council meeting agenda before all General Tribal

Council meetings were canceled due to COVID-19. On January 12, 2026, at a Special Geneal Tribal

Council meeting the Sanctions and Penalties law was presented for adoption. A motion to adopt the

proposed Sanctions and Penalties law ultimately failed. During the discussion of the Sanctions and

Penalties law, the General Tribal Council discussed the need to ensure the punitive measures included

in the Sanctions and Penalties law were adequate. Some discussion specifically focused on the belief

that the suspension lengths included in the law were not long enough. The Legislative Operating

Committee listened to discussion during the January 12, 2026, General Tribal Council meeting, and

reviewed the submission of the Petition: Powless-Buenrostro – Accountability Measures for BC and

BCCs #2025-04 in December of 2025. Based on this input received from the Nation’s membership the

Legislative Operating Committee updated the proposed Sanctions and Penalties law to further clarify

the length of suspensions allowed for an official.

D. Elected Officials. This Law will apply to elected officials of the Nation, including members of the

following entities:

Chart 1. Elected Boards, Committees, and Commissions

ELECTED BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS

Oneida Business Committee

Oneida Election Board

Oneida Gaming Commission

Oneida Land Claims Commission

Oneida Land Commission

Oneida Nation Commission on Aging (ONCOA)

Oneida Nation School Board

Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee

GTC Legal Resource Center Advocates and Attorney

*This law does not apply to members of appointed boards, members of the Judiciary or corporate

entities of the Nation.

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SECTION 3. CONSULTATION AND OUTREACH

A. Representatives from the following departments or entities participated in the development of this Law

and this legislative analysis:

Oneida Business Committee;

Government Administrative Office;

Records Management Department;

Human Resources Department;

Intergovernmental Affairs and Communications Department;

Cultural Heritage Department;

Anna John Resident Centered Care Community Board (AJRCCC);

Oneida Election Board;

Oneida Environmental Resource Board (ERB);

Oneida Gaming Commission;

Oneida Land Commission;

Oneida Police Commission;

Oneida Pow-wow Committee;

Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee, and

Oneida Nation Veterans Affairs Committee (ONVAC).

B. The following laws of the Nation were reviewed in the drafting of this legislative analysis:

Oneida Judiciary law;

Oneida Tribal Judiciary Canons of Judicial Conduct;

Oneida Judiciary Rules of Civil Procedure;

Oneida Judiciary Rules of Appellate Procedure;

Removal law;

Code of Ethics;

Legal Resource Center law;

Open Meetings and Open Records law;

Boards, Committees and Commissions law;

Garnishment law; and

Per Capita law.

C. In addition, the following other laws were reviewed in drafting this analysis:

Ho Chunk Nation Code of Ethics 2 HCC 1;

Oglala Sioux Tribe Code of Ethics Ordinance No. 08-11;

Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians Ethics Code;

Rosebud Sioux Tribal Code of Ethics Ordinance 86-04;

Siletz Tribal Council Ethics Ordinance –Siletz Tribal Code 2.200;

Skokomish Code of Ethics S.T.C. 1.05; and

Pit River Tribal Government Code of Conduct Section 80.

D. Community Outreach Events. In addition to the public meeting(s) required by the Legislative

Procedures Act held on October 4, 2018, and January 7, 2020, the LOC held the following outreach

events on this legislation:

May 3, 2018: Community pot-luck meeting at Norbert Hill Center to gather community input.

July 11, 2019: Community outreach event held prior to GTC meeting at Radisson Conference

Center.

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July 17, 2019: Community outreach held at Norbert Hill Center in Oneida.

August 9, 2019: Community outreach held at Veteran’s Breakfast in Oneida.

August 15, 2019: Community outreach held at Farmer’s Market in Oneida.

October 7, 2019: Community outreach held at Elder Congregate Meal site in Oneida.

October 16, 2019: Community outreach held at SEOTS Building in Milwaukee.

March 6, 2024: Community pot-luck meeting at the Norbert Hill Center to gather community

input.

April 2, 2025: Community work session at the Norbert Hill Center to read the law line-by-line

and gather community input.

Below please find a comprehensive chart that demonstrates the LOC’s efforts for outreach and

communication regarding the proposed Sanctions and Penalties law:

EFFORTS FOR OUTREACH AND INPUT

Opportunities for Input Prior to the March 17, 2019 GTC Meeting:

November 1, 2017

Work Meeting with all Boards, Committees, and Commissions Invited

May 3, 2018

Community Meeting Potluck

October 4, 2018

Public Meeting*

October 11, 2018

Public Comment Period Closed*

February 7, 2019

Article Published in the Kalihwisaks

February 21, 2019

Informational Video Posted on Facebook

Opportunities for Input After the March 17, 2019 GTC Meeting:

July 11, 2019

Community Outreach Event held at the Radisson Hotel and Conference

Center prior to GTC Meeting

July 17, 2019

Community Outreach Event held at the Norbert Hill Center

August 9, 2019

Community Outreach Event held during Oneida Veteran’s Breakfast

August 15, 2019

Community Outreach Event held during Oneida Farmer’s Market

August 31, 2019

First Period for Written Submissions Closed

September 19, 2019

Article Published in the Kalihwisaks

October 7, 2019

Community Outreach Event held at Elder Congregate Meal Site

October 18, 2019

Community Outreach Event held at SEOTS

October 25, 2019

Input Opportunity at Community Budget Meeting

October 31, 2019

Second Period for Written Submissions Closed

November 7, 2019

Article Published in the Kalihwisaks

December 19, 2019

Article Published in the Kalihwisaks

January 7, 2020

Public Meeting*

January 14, 2020

Public Comment Period Closed*

March 6, 2024

Community Outreach Event held at the Norbert Hill Center

April 2, 2025

Community Outreach Event held at the Norbert Hill Center

June 13, 2025

Public Meeting*

June 20, 2025

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SECTION 4. PROCESS

A. Compliance with LPA. The development of the proposed Law complies with the process set forth in

the Legislative Procedures Act (LPA).

The law was originally added to the Active Files List on October 15, 2014.

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On September 6, 2017, this Law was readded to the Active Files List for the 2017-2020 legislative

term.

On April 2, 2018, the Legislative Operating Committee accepted the draft of this Law and direct

that a community meeting/potluck be held on May 3, 2018.

On June 6, 2018, the Legislative Operating Committee accepted the draft of this Law and directed

that a legislative analysis be completed.

On July 18, 2018, the Legislative Operating Committee accepted the legislative analysis for this

Law and deferred this item to a work meeting.

On August 15, 2018, the Legislative Operating Committee approved the public meeting packet and

forwarded this Law to a public meeting to be held on September 20, 2018; and forwarded this Law

to the Finance Office for a fiscal analysis to be completed.

On September 10, 2018, the Legislative Operating Committee conducted an e-poll entitled,

Approval of the Sanctions and Penalties Law Public Meeting Packet. The requested action of this

e-poll was to approve the public meeting packet and forward the proposed Sanctions and Penalties

law to a public meeting to be held on October 4, 2018 – since the September 20, 2018, public

meeting on the proposed Law needed to be canceled due to the Kalihwisaks failing to publish the

public meeting notice in the September 6, 2018, edition. The e-poll was approved by David P.

Jordan, Jennifer Webster, Kirby Metoxen, and Ernest Stevens III. Daniel Guzman King did not

provide a response to the e-poll.

On September 19, 2018, the Legislative Operating Committee entered the e-poll results into the

record.

On October 4, 2018, a public meeting on the proposed law was held. Six (6) members of the

community attended the public meeting with three (3) people providing oral comments.

The public comment period was then held open until October 11, 2018. Four (4) submissions of

written comments were received during the public comment period.

On October 17, 2018, the Legislative Operating Committee accepted the public meeting comments

and public meeting comment review memorandum and deferred this item to a work meeting.

On November 7, 2018, the Legislative Operating Committee accepted the public comment review

memorandum and the updated draft.

On December 5, 2018, the Legislative Operating Committee accepted the updated legislative

analysis, including the replacement of page 159 in the packet; and approved the fiscal impact

statement memorandum and forwarded the items to the Finance Department directing that a fiscal

impact statement of the proposed Law be prepared for inclusion on the January 2, 2019 Legislative

Operating Committee meeting agenda.

On January 7, 2019, the Legislative Operating Committee approved the adoption packet for the

proposed Law and forwarded to the Oneida Business Committee for inclusion on the tentatively

scheduled February 24, 2019, General Tribal Council meeting agenda for the General Tribal

Council’s consideration of adoption.

On January 18, 2019, the Oneida Business Committee approved the adoption packet for the Law

for consideration at the February 24, 2019, special GTC meeting.

On January 29, 2019, the Legislative Operating Committee conducted an e-poll entitled, Approval

of the Sanctions and Penalties Law Kalihwisaks Article. The requested action of this e-poll was to

approve the article titled, “Sanctions and Penalties Law: GTC to Consider in February” and

forward the article to the Kalihwisaks for inclusion in the February 7, 2019, Kalihwisaks edition.

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The e-poll was approved by David P. Jordan, Jennifer Webster, Daniel Guzman King and Kirby

Metoxen. Ernest Stevens III did not provide a response to the e-poll.

On February 6, 2019, the Legislative Operating Committee entered the results of the January 29,

2019, e-poll into the record.

On March 17, 2019, the proposed Law was presented to the General Tribal Council, and the General

Tribal Council decided to defer this Law for consideration for at least sixty (60) days for GTC to

have additional time to consider it and have input.

On June 19, 19, the Legislative Operating Committee approved the community outreach notice for

this Law with one noted change, and forwarded to the Kalihwisaks for publication in the July 3,

2019 Kalihwisaks edition.

On September 4, 2019, the Legislative Operating Committee approved the community outreach

notice and article for this Law, and forwarded to the Kalihwisaks for publication in the September

19, 2019, edition.

On November 15, 2019, the Legislative Operating Committee conducted an e-poll entitled,

Approval of the Sanctions and Penalties Law Materials for the January 20, 2020, GTC Meeting.

The requested action of this e-poll was to approve the Sanctions and Penalties law materials and

forward to the Oneida Business Committee for inclusion in the January 20, 2020, General Tribal

Council meeting packet materials. The e-poll was approved by David P. Jordan, Jennifer Webster,

Ernest Stevens III, and Daniel Guzman King. Kirby Metoxen did not provide a response to the epoll during the e-poll time frame.

On November 20, 2019, the Legislative Operating Committee entered the November 15, 2019,

Sanction and Penalties Law material for the January 20, 2020, GTC Meeting E-Poll results into

record.

On November 26, 2019, the Oneida Business Committee deferred the Sanctions and Penalties law

materials back to the Legislative Operating Committee for consideration of today's discussion and

reformatting of the request to General Tribal Council.

On December 4, 2019, the Legislative Operating Committee approved the January 20, 2020

General Tribal Council Meeting materials with one change and forwarded to the Oneida Business

Committee.

On December 4, 2019, the Legislative Operating Committee conducted an e-poll entitled,

Rescission of the December 4, 2019, LOC Motion Regarding the Sanctions and Penalties Law. The

requested action of this e-poll was to Rescind the December 4, 2019, Legislative Operating

Committee motion to “Approve the January 20, 2020, General Tribal Council meeting materials

and forward to the Oneida Business Committee.” The e-poll was approved by Ernest Stevens III,

Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, David P. Jordan. Daniel Guzman King did not provide a

response to the e-poll during the e-poll time frame.

On December 4, 2019, the Oneida Business Committee adopted the agenda with two (2) changes

[1) delete item IV.A.1. Accept the Sanctions and Penalties law materials and add to the tentatively

scheduled 2020 annual General Tribal Council meeting agenda; and 2) under New Business header,

item A. Cancel the December 26 and 27, 2019, Oneida Business Committee meetings).

On December 10, 2019, the Legislative Operating Committee conducted an e-poll entitled,

Approval of January 7, 2020, Public Meeting for the Sanctions and Penalties for Elected Officials

Law. The requested action of this e-poll was to approve the public meeting packet and forward the

Sanctions and Penalties for Elected Officials law to a public meeting to be held on January 7, 2020.

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The e-poll was approved by Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, David P. Jordan, and Daniel

Guzman King. Ernest Stevens III did not provide a response.

On December 18, 2019, the Legislative Operating Committee entered into the record the December

4, 2019, E-poll results for the Sanctions and Penalties law – rescission of the December 4, 2019,

LOC action; and entered into the record the December 10, 2019, E-poll results for the Sanctions

and Penalties law – approval of a public meeting.

On January 7, 2020, the Legislative Operating Committee held a public meeting on the proposed

Law. One (1) person provided oral comments during the public meeting.

The public comment period was held open until January 14, 2020. Two (2) submissions of written

comments were received during the public comment period.

On January 15, 2020, the Legislative Operating Committee accepted the public comments and

public comment review memorandum and deferred these items to a work meeting for further

consideration.

On January 15, 2020, the Legislative Operating Committee also conducted an e-poll entitled,

Approval of the Sanctions and Penalties for Elected Officials Law Updated Materials and Fiscal

Impact Statement Request Memorandum. The requested action of this e-poll was to Approve the

updated public comment review memorandum, draft, legislative analysis, and fiscal impact

statement request memorandum, and forward the fiscal impact statement request memorandum,

with accompanying draft and legislative analysis, to the Finance Department directing that a fiscal

impact statement of the proposed Sanctions and Penalties for Elected Officials law be prepared and

submitted to the Legislative Operating Committee by January 20, 2020. The e-poll was approved

by David P. Jordan, Jennifer Webster, Ernest Stevens III, Kirby Metoxen. Daniel Guzman King

did not provide a response.

On January 21, 2020, the Legislative Operating Committee conducted an e-poll entitled, Approval

of the Sanctions and Penalties for Elected Officials Law Adoption Packet. The requested action of

this e-poll was to “Approve the adoption packet for the Sanctions and Penalties for Elected Officials

law and forward to the Oneida Business Committee for inclusion on the tentative March 2020

Special General Tribal Council meeting agenda.” The e-poll was approved by David P. Jordan,

Jennifer Webster, Ernest Stevens III, Kirby Metoxen, and Daniel Guzman King.

On January 21, 2020, the Legislative Operating Committee conducted an additional e-poll entitled,

Rescission of the January 21, 2020, LOC Motion Approving the Sanctions and Penalties for Elected

Officials Law Adoption Packet. The requested action of this e-poll was to “Rescind the January 21,

2020, Legislative Operating Committee motion to ‘Approve the adoption packet for the Sanctions

and Penalties for Elected Officials law and forward to the Oneida Business Committee for inclusion

on the tentative March 2020 Special General Tribal Council meeting agenda.’.” The e-poll was

approved by David P. Jordan, Jennifer Webster, Kirby Metoxen, Ernest Stevens III, Daniel Guzman

King.

On January 22, 2020, the Oneida Business Committee adopted the agenda with two (2) changes [1)

add item IV.C. Adopt resolution entitled Energy Infrastructure Deployment on Tribal Lands – 2020

Grant Proposal # DEFOA-0002168; and 2) delete item VIII.B.2. Accept the Sanctions and Penalties

for Elected Officials law materials and add to the tentatively scheduled March 16, 2020, special

General Tribal Council meeting agenda].

On February 5, 2020, the Legislative Operating Committee entered into record the e-poll results:

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Statement Request; ratified the January 21, 2020, e-poll results into record; and enter into the record

the January 21, 2020, e-poll results for the rescission of the January 21, 2020, LOC motion

approving the Sanctions and Penalties for elected Officials Law adoption packet and forward to the

OBC for inclusion on the tentative March 2020 GTC meeting agenda.

On October 7, 2020, this Law was readded to the Active Files List for the 2020-2023 legislative

term.

On October 4, 2023, the Legislative Operating Committee added this Law its Active Files List for

the 2023-2026 legislative term.

On January 29, 2024, the Legislative Operating Committee conducted an e-poll titled, Approval of

the March 6, 2024 LOC Community Meeting Notice. The requested action of this e-poll was to

Approve the Legislative Operating Committee community meeting notice and schedule the

community meeting to take place on March 6, 2024. The Sanctions and Penalties law was a topic

for discussion included on this e-poll. This e-poll was unanimously approved.

On February 7, 2024, the Legislative Operating Committee to entered into the record the results of

the January 29, 2024, e-poll titled, Approval of the March 6, 2024, LOC Community Meeting

Notice.

On March 6, 2024, the Legislative Operating Committee held a community meeting in the Norbert

Hill Center Cafeteria in which the Sanctions and Penalties law was a topic of discussion.

On March 5, 2025, the Legislative Operating Committee approved the updated draft and legislative

analysis for the Sanctions and Penalties law. The Legislative Operating Committee also approved

the Legislative Operating Committee Sanctions and Penalties law community work session notice,

and scheduled a community work session to occur on April 2, 2025.

On April 2, 2025, the Legislative Operating Committee held a community work session in the

Norbert Hill Center’s Business Committee Conference Room and on Microsoft Teams for the

purpose of reading the Sanctions and Penalties law line-by-line and collecting input and suggestions

from the community.

On May 7, 2025, the Legislative Operating Committee entered into the record the results of the

May 1, 2025, e-poll entitled, Approval of the Sanctions and Penalties Law Public Meeting Packet

and Summer LOC Community Meeting Notice.

On June 13, 2025, a public meeting was held for the proposed Sanctions and Penalties law. No

individuals provided oral comment during the public meeting.

On June 20, 2025, the public comment period for the submission of written comments closed. No

individuals provided written comments during the public comment period.

On July 2, 2025, the Legislative Operating Committee approved the public comment review

memorandum, draft, and legislative analysis; and approved the fiscal impact statement request

memorandum and forwarded the request to the Finance Department directing that a fiscal impact

statement be prepared and submitted to the LOC by July 30, 2025.

On July 15, 2025, the Finance Department provided a fiscal impact statement.

On September 3, 2025, the Legislative Operating Committee approved the adoption packet for the

proposed Sanctions and Penalties law and forwarded the adoption packet to the Oneida Business

Committee for inclusion on an upcoming General Tribal Council meeting agenda for consideration.

On September 10, 2025, the Oneida Business Committee accepted the Sanctions and Penalties law

adoption packet and placed this topic on the 2026 Annual General Tribal Council meeting agenda.

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On January 12, 2026, at a Special General Tribal Council meeting the General Tribal Council failed

to adopt a motion to adopt the Sanctions and Penalties law.

On April 15, 2026, the Legislative Operating Committee adopted a motion to approve the updated

adoption packet for the proposed Sanctions and Penalties law and forward to the Oneida Business

Committee for inclusion on an upcoming General Tribal Council meeting agenda for consideration.

B. Work Meetings. At the time this legislative analysis was developed, the following work meetings had

been held regarding the development of this Law and legislative analysis:

September 6, 2017: LOC work meeting.

November 1, 2017: LOC work meeting with representatives from the following boards, committees

and commissions: Police Commission, Trust Enrollment Committee, Election Board, Land

Commission, Oneida Gaming Commission, Pow-wow Committee. All boards, committees and

committees were invited to attend this work meeting.

December 6, 2017: LOC work meeting.

March 9, 2018: LOC work meeting.

March 16, 2018: LOC work meeting.

May 2, 2018: LRO work meeting.

May 3, 2018: Community pot-luck meeting with LOC, Oneida community members, Government

Administrative Office, and representatives from the following boards, committees and

commissions: Oneida Police Commission, Oneida Nation Veterans Affair Committee,

Environmental Resource Board, Anna John Resident Centered Care Community Board, and

Gaming Commission. All boards, committees and commissions were invited to attend this meeting.

May 11, 2018: LOC work meeting.

May 16, 2018: LOC work meeting.

July 9, 2018: Work meeting with Government Administrative Office.

August 1, 2018: LOC work meeting.

September 10, 2018: LOC work meeting.

October 17, 2018: LOC work meeting.

October 25, 2018: LOC work meeting.

November 30, 2018: LOC work meeting.

December 20, 2018: Work meeting with Cultural Heritage.

January 2, 2019: LOC Work meeting.

January 24, 2019: LOC Work meeting.

February 4, 2019: LOC Work meeting.

February 6, 2019: LOC work meeting.

February 8, 2019: LOC work meeting.

February 14, 2019: LOC work meeting.

February 20, 2019: LOC work meeting.

March 1, 2019: LOC work meeting.

March 15, 2019: LOC work meeting.

March 20, 2019: LOC work meeting

March 28, 2019: LOC work meeting.

May 1, 2019: LOC work meeting.

June 13, 2019: LOC work meeting.

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July 11, 2019: LOC community outreach event at the Radisson Hotel and Conference Center prior

to a GTC meeting.

July 17, 2019: LOC community outreach event at the Norbert Hill Center’s Business Committee

Conference room.

August 9, 2019: LOC community outreach event at the Veteran’s Breakfast.

August 15, 2019: LOC community outreach event at the Oneida Farmer’s Market.

August 21, 2019: LOC work meeting.

October 7, 2019: LOC community outreach event at the Elder Services Congregate Meal Site.

October 16, 2019: LOC work meeting.

October 18, 2019: LOC community outreach event at the SEOTS building in Milwaukee.

October 31, 2019: LOC work meeting.

November 6, 2019: LOC work meeting.

November 15, 2019: LOC work meeting.

November 19, 2019: LOC work meeting.

November 20, 2019: LOC work meeting.

November 26, 2019: LOC work meeting.

December 2, 2019: LOC work meeting.

December 4, 2019: LOC work meeting.

December 9, 2019: LOC work meeting.

January 8, 2020: LOC work meeting with the Communications Department.

January 14, 2020: OBC work meeting.

January 15, 2020: LOC work meeting.

January 20, 2020: LOC work meeting.

December 6, 2023: LOC work meeting.

March 6, 2024: LOC work meeting.

March 6, 2024: LOC community outreach event at the Norbert Hill Center’s cafeteria.

March 20, 2024: LOC work session.

January 10, 2025: LOC work session with Oneida Business Committee.

February 19, 2025: LOC work session.

April 16, 2025: LOC work session.

December 23, 2025: LOC work session.

December 31, 2025: LOC work session.

January 29, 2026: LOC work session.

April 13, 2026: OBC work session.

April 16, 2026: LOC work session.

SECTION 5. CONTENTS OF THE LEGISLATION .

A. What Qualifies as Misconduct. The Oneida Nation expects elected officials to uphold high standards

of conduct. [1 O.C. 120.4-1]. Officials who engage in misconduct may be subject to sanctions and

penalties. [1 O.C. 120.4-2]. Under this Law, the definition of misconduct is very broad and includes

any of the following:

Violating the Oneida Constitution or any law, policy or rule of the Oneida Nation. [1 O.C. 120.42(a)].

Examples include the Code of Ethics and Conflict of Interest law.

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Violating the bylaws or standard operating procedures of the entity the official serves on. [1 O.C.

120.4-2(b)].

Being convicted of a felony under federal or Wisconsin law, or being convicted of a crime

elsewhere that would be considered a felony in the state of Wisconsin or the United States. [1 O.C.

120.4-2(c)].

B. Filing a Complaint.

Who Can File a Complaint? Under this Law, any enrolled member of the Nation or employee of

the Nation age eighteen (18) years or older can file a complaint, so long as they have knowledge or

reason to believe that an official has committed misconduct. [1 O.C. 120.5-1]. Entities of the

Nation, such as a board, committee or commission, can also file complaints against elected

officials. Id.

When to File Complaint? The complaint must be filed within sixty (60) days of when the alleged

misconduct occurred or was discovered [1 O.C. 120.5-2].

Contents of the Complaint. Complaints must include the following information [1 O.C. 120.5-3]:

Information about the official, including the official’s name and the entity they serve on.

Information about the alleged misconduct, including date, time, location and specific

details.

The specific law, policy, rule or bylaw that the official violated.

Information about any witnesses or others with knowledge of the violation.

Contact information of the individual filing the complaint.

Supporting documents and any other information required by the Oneida Judiciary Rules

of Civil Procedure. [8 O.C. 803.5-1].

Where to File Complaints? Complaints against elected officials are filed with the Trial Court, with

is located within the Oneida Judiciary. [1 O.C. 120.5-4].

Retaliation. Retaliation against someone who files a complaint or cooperates with a misconduct

investigation is not allowed. [1 O.C. 120.5-5].

C. Complaint Procedure. Complaints against elected officials will be heard by the Nation’s Trial Court.

[1 O.C. 120.6-1]. The law outlines the process for how the Judiciary will hear the complaint:

Right to an Attorney or Advocate. Any official who has been accused of misconduct has the right

to be represented by an attorney or an advocate, at their own expense. [1 O.C. 120.6-2].

Legal Resource Center. The Legal Resource Center law established an office, the Legal

Resource Center, to provide legal advice and representation to Tribal members and

employees in cases before the Judiciary. [8 O.C. 811.1-1].

Burden of Proof. The burden of proof for allegations made under this law is “clear and convincing

evidence.” [1 O.C. 120.6-3]. This is the same standard the Nation uses in misconduct cases against

judges in the Oneida Judiciary. [8 O.C. 801.12-6(c)].

This means that the person filing the complaint must provide evidence “indicating that the

[allegation] to be proved is highly probably or reasonably certain” [Black’s Law

Dictionary]. This is a greater burden than “preponderance of the evidence,” the standard

in most civil trials, but less than evidence “beyond a reasonable doubt,” which is used for

criminal trials.

Confidentiality. All complaints against officials of the nation will be handled confidentially, with

hearings and proceedings regarding the complaint closed to the public. [1 O.C. 120.6-4]. Records

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of the hearings will be kept confidential. [120.6-4(b)]. However, the final decision of the Judiciary

and any sanctions and penalties imposed against an official will be public information. Id.

Judiciary Law. The Judiciary law states that proceedings of the court are open to the public

except for peacemaking, mediation, proceedings where the judge has safety or

confidentiality concerns, or “if expressly prohibited by law.” [8 O.C. 801.4-4].

D. Hearings Under Oneida Judiciary Rules of Civil Procedure. All hearings under this law must follow

the Oneida Judiciary Rules of Civil Procedure. [8 O.C. 803]. The following is a brief overview of how

a civil case is processed by the Trial Court using the Oneida Judiciary Rules of Civil Procedure. For

more detailed information regarding the trial court process, see the Oneida Judiciary Rules of Civil

Procedure in the Nation’s Code of Laws.

Petitioner Files a Complaint with the Trial Court and Pays Filing Fee. The Trial Court has a

standard complaint form with instructions to fill out the complaint.

Complaint. At the time this analysis was drafted, the Oneida Judiciary Rules of Civil

Procedure require the complaint to include the full name and address of the plaintiff and

defendant, why the defendant is being sued, facts supporting each claim, why the trial court

has jurisdiction, specifically what relief is sought from the defendant, and a summons. [8

O.C. 803.5-1].

Filing Fee. The Oneida Judiciary Trial Court currently charges a fifty dollar ($50) filing

fee to file a general civil case. However, individuals may request a fee waiver from the

court for the following reasons: unemployed, health/medical, or below poverty level.

Summons: A summons is a document ordering a defendant to appear before a judge. The

Trial Court has a standard summons form. [8 O.C. 803.3-1(oo), 803.5-2].

Complaint and Summons are served on Official. The complaint and summons must be delivered to

the elected official within thirty (30) days after the complaint is filed. [8 O.C. 803.5-3]. In addition,

for complaints against officials, notice must also be served to the Secretary’s office. Id. The

petitioner must provide proof to the Court that the complaint and summons were delivered to the

defendant within ten (10) days of delivery. [8 O.C. 803.5-3(b)]. If proof of service is not completed,

then the case will be dismissed. [8 O.C. 803.5-3(c)].

Official Files an Answer. The official responds to the complaint by filing an answer. [8 O.C. 803.72(b)]. The official can either admit to or deny the allegations made in the complaint and provide

defenses to each claim made in the complaint [8 O.C. 803.7].

Pre-Trial Meeting. A pre-trial meeting may be scheduled between the judge, petitioner and

defendant. [8 O.C. 803.12-1]. The purpose for this meeting could include preparing for the trial,

creating a plan regarding discovery, or facilitating a settlement, such as peacemaking [8 O.C.

803.12].

Hearing. Hearings are conducted in accordance with the Oneida Judiciary Rules of Civil Procedure,

which may include opening statements, presentation of the parties’ cases, rebuttals and closing

statements [8 O.C. 803.38].

Judgment. If the Trial Court determines, by clear and convincing evidence, that there is enough

evidence to substantiate the allegations of misconduct by the official, then the Trial Court will

impose any sanctions and penalties that they deem appropriate. [1 O.C. 120.6-5]. If the Trial Court

does not find there is clear and convincing evidence to support the allegations, the complaint will

be dismissed. Id.

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Appeals. Both the official accused of misconduct and the individual who filed the complaint have

the right to appeal the decision of the Trial Court to the Court of Appeals. [1 O.C. 120.6-6; 8 O.C.

803.39-1]. The appeal must be filed with the Court of Appeals in accordance with the Oneida

Judiciary Rules of Appellate Procedure. Id.

Timeline for Appeal. Appeals of judgments of the Trial Court must be filed with the Court

of Appeals within thirty (30) days after the judgment was rendered. [8 O.C 805.5-2(a)].

Chart 2. Complaint Process Against Elected Officials – Overview of Oneida Judiciary Rules of Civil

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E. Sanctions and Penalties. This Law includes a list of sanctions and penalties that may be imposed on

an official for misconduct in office. [1 O.C. 120.4-1, 120.7-2]. The Trial Court is responsible for

imposing sanctions and penalties on an elected official. [1 O.C. 120.7-3].

Conditional Penalties. Sanctions and penalties may be imposed on a conditional basis. [1

O.C.120.7-4]. For example, an official could be ordered to make a public apology and attend

mandatory training, or otherwise face suspension.

Failure to Comply. If an official fails to comply with a sanction or penalty imposed against them,

that official can face additional sanctions as a result of additional misconduct complaints under this

Law. [1 O.C. 120.7-6]. An example would be an official failing to pay a fine, failing to attend

mandatory training or violating the terms of their suspension .

Chart 3. List of Potential Sanctions and Penalties for Elected Officials.

Potential Sanctions and Penalties:

Verbal Reprimand

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the Nation’s chairperson will read the following statement: [Insert name of official] who serves on

[Insert name of entity] is receiving this reprimand because they have been found by the Nation’s

Judiciary to have engaged in misconduct. High standards of conduct amongst officials of the Nation

are essential to the conduct of government. [Insert name of official’s] behavior did not rise to the

high standards of conduct that is expected of the Nation’s elected officials. The following are the

findings from the Trial Count regarding [Insert name of official’s] misconduct: [identify the

judicial findings regarding the misconduct.] Any future misconduct may result in the imposition of

additional sanctions or penalties. [1 O.C. 120.7-2(a)].

Public Apology. An official may be ordered to make a public apology at an Oneida Business

Committee or General Tribal Council meeting. [1 O.C. 120.7-2(b)]. The apology is required to

identify the judicial findings regarding the official’s misconduct and include a “clear and

unambiguous” apology. Id.

Written Reprimand. The Judiciary Trial Court may publish a written reprimand in the Nation’s

official media outlets. [1 O.C. 120.7-2(c)]. Resolution BC-02-22-17-B, Identifying Official Oneida

Media Outlets, identifies the Nation’s official media outlets as the Oneida Nation website and the

Kalihwisaks newspaper. The written reprimand will include the same information as a verbal

reprimand. [1 O.C. 120.7-2(c)(1)].

Suspension. The Trial Court may suspend officials for a period of time not to exceed ninety (90)

business days. [1 O.C. 120.7-2(d)]. During a suspension, the official cannot attend meetings,

trainings, or conferences. [1 O.C. 120.7-2(d)(1)(A)-(B)]. The official also cannot vote or perform

work for the entity. [1 O.C. 120.7-2(d)(1)(C)-(D)]. In addition, the official cannot earn any

stipends, salary, or mileage during the suspension. [1 O.C. 120.7-2(d)(1)(E)].

Multiple Suspensions on One Entity. If multiple officials on the same entity are suspended

at the same time, the suspensions may be imposed on a staggered basis so that the business

of the Nation is not interrupted. [1 O.C. 120.7-2(d)(3)]. For example, if multiple members

of the Oneida Business Committee are suspended, each member could be suspended one

(1) at a time on a staggered basis.

Restitution. An official can be ordered to pay restitution, which means paying back any improperly

received benefit, such as returning funds or paying to replace damaged property. [1 O.C. 120.72(e)].The point of restitution is to make someone whole.

Fines. An official can be ordered to pay a fine for each act of misconduct. [1 O.C. 120.7-2(f)].

Unlike restitution, a fine is a punishment. The maximum amount of each fine is two thousand five

hundred dollars ($2,500). Id.

Fine Process. All fines are paid to the Trial Court and deposited into the Nation’s General

Fund. [120.7-2(f)(1)]. Officials must pay their fine within ninety (90) days after the fine is

issued or upheld on final appeal. [I O.C. 120.7-2(f)(3)].If the fine is not paid on time, the

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Nation may collect the money through garnishment or attachment of the official’s per

capita payment. Id.

Community Service Alternative. An official can complete community service to make up

all or part of their fine. [1 O.C. 120.7-2(f)(2)]. The rate earned for community service is

the Nation’s minimum wage rate. The Nation currently allows community service for fines

issued in the Hunting, Fishing and Trapping law and Curfew law for examples. [4 O.C.

406.10-5(a), 3 O.C. 308.7-1(b)].

Loss of Stipend. An official may lose their stipend for up to two (2) meetings. [1 O.C. 120.7-2(g)].

Members of elected boards may receive up to twenty-four (24) meeting stipends per year, so this

could amount to the loss of approximately one (1) month’s stipends for a member of a board that

meets twice monthly [1 O.C. 105.13-3(b)].

Mandatory Training. An official can be ordered to complete a mandatory training program to

address their behavior. [1 O.C. 120.7-2(h)]. Examples include anger management or sexual

harassment training.

Removal. The Trial Court can recommend that the removal process be initiated for an official in

accordance with the Removal Law. [1 O.C. 120.7-2(i)]. However, this would only be a

recommendation and identification that the standards for removal have been met. The Removal

Law provides a strict process that must be followed to remove elected officials. [1 O.C. 104].

Removal Law Process. In order to remove an elected official, an eligible voter must file a

petition with the Secretary signed by at least fifty eligible voters or thirty percent (30%) of

the vote cast in the previous general election, whichever is greater. [1 O.C. 104.5-1]. For

example, the number of votes cast in the 2017 general election was one thousand six

hundred and twelve (1,612), so the number of signatures needed to initiate removal is

approximately four hundred and eighty-four (484). Then, the Judiciary conducts a

preliminary review to determine whether there are sufficient grounds for removal. [1 O.C.

104.6-1]. If sufficient grounds exist, the Judiciary holds a hearing. [1 O.C. 104.7]. If the

Judiciary determines that sufficient grounds for removal has been proven by clear and

convincing evidence, the findings are forwarded to the Nation’s Chairperson, who

schedules a General Tribal Council meeting. [1 O.C. 104.7-3, 104.8-1]. At the General

Tribal Council meeting, an elected official may be removed from office after a two-thirds

(2/3) majority vote. [1 O.C. 104.8-3].

F. Factors in Determining Appropriate Sanction and/or Penalty. The Trial Court may consider the

following when deciding which sanction or penalty to impose:

How severe the misconduct was, whether it was intentional, and how likely the official is to repeat

the misconduct.

The damage to the finances or reputation of the Nation, the entity, or any person or organization.

Whether the official has expressed remorse and is willing to take steps to correct the harm done.

Whether any prior complaints have been filed against the official. For example, whether this is the

first complaint against the official or represents a pattern of behavior. [1 O.C. 120.7-3].

G. Civil Liability and Criminal Prosecution. In addition to the sanctions and penalties in this law, an

official who commits misconduct may also experience other consequences. [1 O.C. 120.7-5]. These

include:

Removal from office in accordance with the Removal law. [1 O.C. 120.7-5(a)].

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Criminal prosecution, if the official violated a criminal law. [1 O.C. 120.7-5(b)]. For example,

criminal charges for theft or violent acts.

Civil liability, in accordance with any applicable law of any jurisdiction. [1 O.C. 120.7-5(c)]. For

example, a lawsuit for damages.

Any other penalties listed in another law of the Oneida Nation. [1 O.C. 120.7-5(d)].

For example, a violation of the Technology Resources law may result in loss of access to

the Nation’s computer resources. [2 O.C. 215.10-1].

H. Effect of Resignation by an Official. If an official resigns from office after a complaint has been filed,

that complaint will still be investigated, and sanctions and penalties may still be pursued. [1 O.C.120.8].

Resigning from office does not end or prevent an investigation.

I. Record of Conduct. A record of conduct for each official will be maintained by the Judiciary. [1 O.C.

120.9-1]. The record of conduct maintained for each official will include copies of complaints filed

against the official, recordings and transcripts from any hearings or proceedings, outcomes of the

complaints, and any sanctions and penalties the official received. [1 O.C. 120.9-2]. This record is

required to bee maintained for at least seven (7) years. [1 O.C. 120.9-3].

Public Access to Record of Conduct. The record of conduct maintained by the Judiciary will only

be made available for review to the Judiciary. [1 O.C. 120.9-1]. The purpose of the record of

conduct is so that the Trial Court can review previous complaints against the official when

determining a potential sanction or penalty. [1 O.C. 120.7-3(h))].

Public Access to Judiciary Decisions. However, the decisions of the Judiciary regarding a

complaint against an elected official and any sanctions and penalties imposed against an official

will be public information. [1 O.C. 120.6-4(b)].

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SECTION 6. EFFECT ON EXISTING LEGISLATION

A. References to the Other Laws of the Nation: The following laws of the Nation are referenced in this

law. This law does not conflict with any of the referenced laws.

Oneida Judiciary Rules of Civil Procedure. The Oneida Judiciary Rules of Civil Procedure governs

all civil actions that fall under the jurisdiction of the Nation. [8 O.C. 803.1-1]. The Oneida Judiciary

Rules of Civil Procedure provides a consistent set of rules governing the process for civil claims,

in order to ensure equal and fair treatment to all persons who come before the Trial Court to have

their disputes resolved. [8 O.C. 803.1-2].

Complaints against an official shall be filed with the Nation’s Trial Court in accordance with

the Oneida Judiciary Rules of Civil Procedure. [1 O.C. 120.5-4].

Rules of Appellate Procedure. The Rules of Appellate Procedure govern the procedure in all actions

and proceedings in the divisions that make up the Court of Appeals within the Judiciary that fall

under the jurisdiction of the Nation. [8 O.C. 805.1-1]. The Rules of Appellate Procedure are to be

liberally construed to ensure a speedy, fair., and inexpensive determination of every appeal. [8 O.C.

805.1-2].

Appeals of the Trial Court’s decision shall be filed pursuant to the Nation’s Rules of Appellate

Procedure. [1 O.C. 120.6-6].

Garnishment Law. The Garnishment law exercises the authority of the Nation to provide an

effective mechanism for creditors to access an employee’s income for reduction of personal debt.

[2 O.C. 2010.1-1]. It is the policy of the Garnishment law to afford all individuals due process. [2

O.C. 2010.1-2].

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If an official is ordered to pay a fine in accordance with this law and does not pay according to

the deadline, the Trial Court may seek to collect that fine through the Nation’s garnishment

process [120.7-2(f)(3)].

Per Capita Law. The purpose of the Per Capita law is to specify the procedure to be followed in

the event that per capita payments are distributed by the Nation; and to clearly state the

responsibilities of the various Oneida entities in the distribution or maintenance of any such per

capita payment. [1 O.C. 123.1-1].

If an official is ordered to pay a fine in accordance with this law and does not pay according to

the deadline, the Trial Court may seek to collect that fine through the Nation’s per capita

attachment process [1 O.C. 120.7-2(f)(3)].

Removal Law. The purpose of the Removal law is to govern the removal of persons elected to

serve on boards, committees and commissions of the Nation. [1 O.C. 104.1-1]. It is the policy of

the Removal law to provide an orderly and fair process for the removal of persons elected to serve

on boards, committees and commissions. [1 O.C. 104.1-2].

The Trial Court may recommend that the process for removing an elected official as contained

in the Nation’s laws and/or policies governing removal be initiated as a sanction for

misconduct. [1 O.C. 120.7-2(i)].

The imposition of sanctions and/or penalties in accordance with this law does not exempt an

official from individual liability for the underlying misconduct, and does not limit any penalties

that may be imposed in accordance with other applicable laws, such as removal in accordance

with the Nation’s laws and/or policies governing removal. [1 O.C. 120.7-5].

SECTION 7. EFFECTS ON EXISTING RIGHTS, PRIVILEGES, OR OBLIGATIONS

A. Due Process. Officials accused of misconduct have the right to be represented by an attorney or

advocate. [1 O.C. 120.6-2].Officials also have the right to submit a written response to the complaint, and

an opportunity to appear at the investigatory hearing to answer the allegations, provide witness testimony,

documents and evidence on their behalf. [8 O.C. 803]. Complaints against officials must be proven by clear

and convincing evidence. [1 O.C. 120.6-3].

SECTION 8. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

A. Complaints against Judiciary. The Judiciary law already contains a process for the reprimand,

suspension, and removal of judges for willful misconduct in office, including a hearing and complaint

procedure. [8 O.C. 801.12]. Therefore, this law does not apply to members of the Judiciary. [1 O.C.

120.1-1(a)].

B. Judiciary Conflicts of Interest. The Oneida Tribal Judiciary Canons of Judicial Conduct requires a

Judge to withdraw from any matter where the Judge has or could be perceived to have a conflict of

interest. [8 O.C. 802.2-2]. Violating the Oneida Tribal Judiciary Canons of Judicial Conduct would be

grounds for reprimand under the Nation’s Judiciary law

C. Complaints Against Appointed Officials. This law applies to elected officials only. Appointed officials

are appointed by the Oneida Business Committee in accordance with the Boards, Committees and

Commissions law and serve at the Oneida Business Committee’s discretion. [1 O.C. 105.7]. If an

appointed official commits misconduct in office, termination of appointment may be recommended by

a member of the Oneida Business Committee, or by the entity the official serves on. [1 O.C. 105.7-4].

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An appointed official may have their appointment terminated by a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the

Oneida Business Committee [1 O.C. 105.7-4(a)].

D. Code of Ethics. Most other tribal, municipal, and state governments place sanctions and penalties

within their Code of Ethics law. This makes sense, as the Code of Ethics and Sanctions and Penalties

are closely related. The Code of Ethics is currently on the LOC’s Active Files List for potential

amendments. Updating the Code of Ethics would provide additional guidance to elected officials,

individuals filing complaints, and the Judiciary when they begin hearing complaints under this law.

E. Comparison to Other Nations. Research of other tribal nations indicate that there are many different

processes for sanctions and penalties of public officials. There is no uniform standard used by all tribal

governments. Examples of other sanctions and penalties processes are provided for information:

Chart 4. Sanctions and Penalties Process of other Tribal Nations

Tribe

Where Complaints

Who Investigates or

Who Decides the

Are Filed

Hears the Complaint Sanction or Penalty

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F. Number of Potential Complaints. Since the Nation currently has no formal sanctions and penalties

process, it is not possible to predict the number of complaints that may be filed against elected officials.

Conclusion: Given the uncertainty regarding the number of potential complaints, the Judiciary

should be prepared to possibly process a large number of complaints upon passage of this law.

G. Impact of Suspension on Full-Time Officials. Members of the Oneida Business Committee and

Oneida Gaming Commission are full-time elected officials. Therefore, suspension of these officials

would impact salaries, benefits such as health insurance, and access to workplaces. The Human

Resources Department reports that they have a suspension procedure in place for employees of the

Nation, and that this procedure could be applied or modified for suspension of full-time officials.

Conclusion: Since notifications of suspension go to the Human Resources Department, it is

suggested that the Human Resources Department develop a process should suspensions of fulltime Oneida Business Committee members or Oneida Gaming Commissioners occur.

H. Fiscal Impact. Under the Legislative Procedures Act, a fiscal impact statement is required for all

legislation except emergency legislation [1 O.C. 109.6-1]. Oneida Business Committee resolution BC10-28-20-A titled, “Further Interpretation of ‘Fiscal Impact Statement’ in the Legislative Procedures

Act,” provides further clarification on who the Legislative Operating Committee may direct complete

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a fiscal impact statement at various stages of the legislative process, as well as timeframes for

completing the fiscal impact statement.

Conclusion. A fiscal impact statement for an earlier draft of this law was prepared by the Finance

Department on December 27, 2018. An updated fiscal analysis was prepared on January 20, 2020.

And July 15, 2025. Please see the fiscal impact statements for further information.

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Title 1. Government and Finances - Chapter 120

Kalihwahnila=t&= Okhale> Atatlihwa>thlew@htu Kayanl^sla

Giving strength to the issues

and

Forgiving oneself for the issue at hand

Laws

SANCTIONS AND PENALTIES

120.1. Purpose and Policy

120.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal

120.3. Definitions

120.4. Misconduct

120.5. Filing of a Complaint

120.6. Complaint Procedure

120.7. Sanctions and Penalties

120.8. Effect of Resignation by an Official

120.9. Record of Conduct

120.1. Purpose and Policy

120.1-1. Purpose. The purpose of this law is to address the misconduct and promote accountability

and improved performance of the official to establish a consistent set of sanctions and penalties

that may be imposed upon elected officials of the Nation for misconduct in office in order to

provide an opportunity for the official to take corrective action.

(a) Exclusion. This law does not apply to judges of the Oneida Nation Judiciary or

members of corporate entities of the Nation.

120.1-2. Policy. It is the policy of the Nation to ensure that elected officials who commit

misconduct while in office be subject to appropriate sanctions and penalties; and to ensure that

there is a fair process in place that enables officials to fairly respond to allegations of misconduct.

120.1-3. It is the intent of the Nation that all elected officials strive to exhibit and uphold the

Nation’s core values of The Good Mind as expressed by On<yote>a=ka, which includes:

(a) Kahletsyal&sla. The heart felt encouragement of the best in each of us.

(b) Kanolukhw@sla. Compassion, caring, identity, and joy of being.

(d) Ka>tshatst^sla. The strength of belief and vision as a People.

(e) Kalihwi=y%. The use of the good words about ourselves, our Nation, and our future.

(f) Twahwahts$lay<. All of us are family.

(g) Yukwats$stay<. Our fire, our spirit within each one of us.

120.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal

120.2-1. This law was adopted by the General Tribal Council by resolution GTC-__-__-__-__.

120.2-2. This law may be amended or repealed by the General Tribal Council pursuant to the

procedures set out in the Legislative Procedures Act.

120.2-3. Should a provision of this law or the application thereof to any person or circumstances

be held as invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions of this law which are considered

to have legal force without the invalid portions.

120.2-4. In the event of a conflict between a provision of this law and a provision of another law,

the provisions of this law shall control.

120.2-5. This law is adopted under authority of the Constitution of the Oneida Nation.

120.3. Definitions

120.3-1. This section shall govern the definitions of words and phrases used within this law. All

words not defined herein shall be used in their ordinary and everyday sense.

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(a) “Business day” means Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., excluding

holidays recognized by the Nation.

(b) “Clear and convincing evidence” means evidence that demonstrates it is substantially

more likely than not that the facts presented are true.

(d) “Constitution” means the Constitution and By-Laws of the Oneida Nation.

(e) “Court of Appeals” means the Court of Appeals of the Oneida Nation Judiciary.

(f) “Entity” means a board, committee, commission, office, or other group of the Nation

an individual may be elected to serve a position on, including the Oneida Business

Committee.

(g) “Government Administrative Office” means the office that provides administrative

support for the Oneida Business Committee and various other governmental operations.

(h) “Misconduct” means wrongful, improper, or unlawful conduct or behavior.

(i) “Nation” means the Oneida Nation.

(j) “Official” means any person who is elected to serve a position for the Nation, including,

but not limited to, a position on a board, committee, commission, or office of the Nation,

including the Oneida Business Committee.

(k) “Restitution” means compensation to an individual or entity for an injury, damage, or

loss.

(l) “Stipend” means the amount paid by the Oneida Nation to elected individuals serving

on boards, committees and commissions of the Nation to offset the expenses of being a

member on the board, committee or commission.

(m) “Substantiate” means to find that the complaint or allegation in the complaint is valid

because there is clear and convincing evidence.

(n) “Trial Court” means the Trial Court of the Oneida Nation Judiciary, which is the

judicial system that was established by Oneida General Tribal Council resolution GTC-0107-13-B, and then later authorized to administer the judicial authorities and responsibilities

of the Nation by Oneida General Tribal Council resolution GTC-03-19-17-A.

120.4. Misconduct

120.4-1. It shall be the obligation of every official to behave in a manner that promotes high

standards of conduct. High standards of conduct amongst officials of the Nation are essential to

the conduct of government.

120.4-2. An official may be subject to sanctions and penalties for behaving in a manner which

constitutes misconduct. Misconduct includes:

(a) a violation of the Constitution or any of the Nation’s laws, policies, or rules;

(b) a violation of the bylaws, standard operating procedures, or other internal operating

documents that govern the entity upon which the official serves; and

felony under federal law or Wisconsin law.

120.5. Filing of a Complaint

120.5-1. Who May File. Any individual at least eighteen (18) years of age or older who is an

enrolled member of the Nation or an employee of the Nation, or an entity, who in good faith, has

knowledge or reason to believe that an official has committed misconduct, may file a written

complaint.

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120.5-2. When to File. A complaint may be filed as long as the alleged misconduct has occurred,

or was discovered to have occurred, within the previous sixty (60) days.

120.5-3. Contents of the Complaint. The complaint alleging misconduct by an official shall

include the following information:

(a) The name(s) of the official alleged to have committed the misconduct;

(b) The entity or entities upon which the official serves;

(d) The specific details of the official’s misconduct;

(e) The specific provision of law, policy, rule, or bylaw of the Nation allegedly violated

by the official;

(f) Names of any witnesses of the alleged misconduct, or individuals who may have

knowledge pertinent to the alleged misconduct;

(g) The contact information for the person filing the complaint, which at minimum shall

include the person’s name, address, and telephone number;

(h) A notarized sworn statement attesting that the information provided in and with the

complaint is true, accurate, and complete to the best of the complainant’s knowledge;

(i) Any supporting documentation; and

(j) Any other information required by the Nation’s Rules of Civil Procedure.

120.5-4. Where to File. Complaints against an official shall be filed with the Nation’s Trial Court

pursuant to the Nation’s Rules of Civil Procedure.

120.5-5. Retaliation Prohibited. Retaliation against any individual who makes a complaint or party

or witness to a complaint is prohibited. This protection shall also be afforded to any person offering

testimony or evidence or complying with directives authorized under this law. Retaliation shall

include any form of adverse or punitive action by, or caused by, any official.

(a) If an individual alleges that retaliatory action has been threatened or taken based on the

individual’s complaint, or cooperation with directives authorized under this law, the

individual may file a complaint for the retaliatory action in accordance with section 120.5

of this law.

120.6. Complaint Procedure

120.6-1. Jurisdiction of the Trial Court. The Trial Court shall have jurisdiction to hear complaints

of alleged misconduct of officials.

120.6-2. Any official who is the subject of a complaint has the right to be represented by an

attorney or advocate, at their own expense, for any actions or proceedings related to the complaint.

120.6-3. Burden of Proof. In a civil action against an official for misconduct, the complainant has

the burden of proving by clear and convincing evidence that the official engaged in misconduct.

120.6-4. Confidentiality. All complaints alleged against an official of the Nation shall be handled

in a confidential manner.

(a) All hearings and/or proceedings related to a complaint shall be closed to the general

public.

(b) All records of hearings and/or proceedings shall not be subject to public review or

inspection except that a decision of the Judiciary regarding a complaint alleged against an

official, and any sanctions and/or penalties that are imposed against an official, shall be

public information.

120.6-5. Determination of the Trial Court. In making a final determination, the Trial Court shall

determine if there is enough evidence to substantiate the allegations of misconduct by the official

by clear and convincing evidence.

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(a) If the Trial Court finds that there is clear and convincing evidence that the official

engaged in misconduct, the Trial Court shall determine and impose any sanctions and/or

penalties deemed appropriate in accordance with this law.

(b) If the Trial Court does not find that there is clear and convincing evidence to support

the allegations that the official engaged in misconduct, the complaint shall be dismissed.

120.6-6. Appeal. The complainant and the official who is the subject of the complaint shall both

have the right to appeal the Trial Court’s decision to the Court of Appeals pursuant to the Nation’s

Rules of Appellate Procedure. The appeal shall be limited to review of the record, and the Trial

Court’s decision may only be overturned if the Court of Appeals determines that:

(a) The findings or penalties imposed were clearly erroneous, unsupported by the record,

or made on unreasonable grounds or without any proper consideration of circumstances;

(b) Procedural irregularities occurred which prevented a fair and impartial hearing.

120.7. Sanctions and Penalties

120.7-1. A sanction or penalty, or any combination of sanctions and/or penalties, may be imposed

upon the Nation’s officials for misconduct in office, in accordance with this law.

120.7-2. Sanctions and penalties may include:

(a) Verbal Reprimand. A verbal reprimand may be imposed on the official.

(1) The Trial Court shall submit written notices to both the official and to the

Government Administrative Office of the specific date, time, and location of the

verbal reprimand. The verbal reprimand shall occur at an Oneida Business

Committee meeting and/or a General Tribal Council meeting.

(2) To impose the verbal reprimand, the presiding Oneida Business Committee

Chairperson, or another Oneida Business Committee member if the verbal

reprimand is imposed against the presiding Oneida Business Committee

Chairperson, shall read the following statement:

(A) [Insert name of official] who serves on [Insert name of entity] is

receiving this reprimand because they have been found by the Nation’s

Judiciary to have engaged in misconduct. High standards of conduct

amongst officials of the Nation are essential to the conduct of government.

[Insert name of official’s] behavior did not rise to the high standards of

conduct that is expected of the Nation’s elected officials. The following are

the findings from the Trial Count regarding [Insert name of official’s]

misconduct: [identify the judicial findings regarding the misconduct.] Any

future misconduct may result in the imposition of additional sanctions or

penalties.

(b) Public Apology. The official may be ordered to make a public apology.

(1) The Trial Court shall submit written notices to both the official and to the

Government Administrative Office of the specific date, time, and location of the

public apology. The public apology shall occur at an Oneida Business Committee

meeting and/or a General Tribal Council meeting.

(2) The public apology made by the official shall identify the judicial findings

regarding the official’s misconduct and include a clear and unambiguous apology

from the official for the misconduct.

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(1) The Trial Court may publish a written reprimand which includes the same

statement as required for the verbal reprimand as stated in section 120.7-2(a)(2)(A).

(d) Suspension. An official may be suspended from performing their duties as an official

for a period of time not to exceed two (2) regular meetings, or fifteen (15ninety (90)

business days if the official serves in a full-time capacity.

(1) During a suspension, the official shall not:

(A) attend meetings, trainings or any other event as part of the entity;

(B) attend conferences or other events on behalf of, or as a representative

of, the entity;

(D) perform work on behalf of the entity; or

(E) be eligible for any compensation, including regular pay, stipends, or

mileage reimbursement.

(2) When an official is suspended, the Trial Court shall submit written notices to

the official, the Government Administrative Office, Finance Administration, and

the Human Resources Department, when applicable, of the specific start and end

date of the suspension.

(3) If a suspension is imposed on multiple officials of the same entity at one time,

the Trial Court may impose the suspensions of the officials on a staggered basis to

avoid an interruption of the official business and function of the entity.

(e) Restitution. An official may be ordered to pay restitution, which may include the

repayment of any improperly received benefit, or any other payment which is intended to

make another individual or entity whole after suffering losses as a result of the official’s

misconduct.

(f) Fines. An official may be ordered to pay a fine not to exceed two thousand and five

hundred dollars ($2,500).

(1) Fines shall be paid to the Trial Court.

(2) Community service may be substituted for part or all of any fine at the minimum

wage rate of the Nation for each hour of community service. The use of community

service as a substitution for a fine shall be approved and monitored by the Trial

Court.

(3) Fines shall be paid within ninety (90) days after the order is issued or upheld

on final appeal, whichever is later. If the fine is not paid by this deadline, the Trial

Court may seek to collect the money owed through garnishment either through the

procedures provided in the Nation’s Garnishment law or through garnishment

procedures of other jurisdictions, and/or per capita attachment in accordance with

the Per Capita law.

(g) Loss of Stipend. An official may be ordered to forfeit a stipend for their service on an

entity not to exceed two (2) meetings.

(1) When an official is ordered to forfeit a stipend, the Trial Court shall submit

written notices to the official and the Government Administrative Office.

(h) Mandatory Participation in Training. An official may be ordered to participate in and

complete a training class or program at their own expense that will assist the official in

addressing and improving their behaviors and/or actions.

(1) The mandated training class or program may address a variety of topics

including, but not limited to, anger management, sexual harassment, or other

sensitivity training.

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(i) Removal. The Trial Court may recommend that the process for removing an elected

official as contained in the Nation’s laws and/or policies governing removal be initiated.

120.7-3. Factors in Determining an Appropriate Sanction and/or Penalty. When determining the

appropriate sanction or sanctions to impose, the Trial Court may consider all factors it deems

relevant, including but not limited to:

(a) the seriousness or severity of the misconduct;

(b) whether the conduct was intentional or not;

(d) the extent of probable damage to the finances or reputation of the Nation, the

complainant, the entity, or to any other person or organization;

(e) whether the official or their family personally profited, financially or otherwise, from

the prohibited conduct;

(f) the official’s remorse, or

(g) the official’s willingness and ability to take steps to mitigate the harm caused by the

violation, and

(h) the record of conduct of an official.

120.7-4. The Trial Court may impose a sanction and/or penalty on a conditional basis, whereas

compliance with a specific sanction and/or penalty shall prevent the imposition of a more stringent

or burdensome sanction and/or penalty.

120.7-5. The imposition of sanctions and/or penalties in accordance with this law does not exempt

an official from individual liability for the underlying misconduct, and does not limit any penalties

that may be imposed in accordance with other applicable laws. In addition to any sanctions and

penalties that may be imposed in accordance with this law, officials who commit misconduct in

office may be subject to other consequences; including but not limited to:

(a) removal in accordance with the Nation’s laws and/or policies governing removal;

(b) criminal prosecution, for misconduct that also violates applicable criminal law;

(d) penalties for specific misconduct as authorized by any other law of the Nation.

120.7-6. An official who does not comply with a sanction and/or penalty that has been imposed

against him or her by the Trial Court may be subject to the following:

(a) additional sanctions and/or penalties that result from a complaint of misconduct filed

in accordance with this Law based on the non-compliance;

(b) removal in accordance with the Nation’s laws and policies governing removal.

120.8. Effect of Resignation by an Official

120.8-1. The resignation of an official after a complaint has been filed against the official shall

not affect the status of the hearing and determination by the Trial Court.

120.8-2. An official who resigns may still be subject to sanctions and/or penalties at the discretion

of the Trial Court.

120.9. Record of Conduct

120.9-1. The Judiciary shall maintain a record of conduct for each official. An official’s record of

conduct shall only be made available for review by the Judiciary.

120.9-2. The record of conduct maintained for each official shall include, at a minimum:

(a) a copy of each complaint filed against the official;

(b) recording and/or transcript from any hearings and/or proceedings;

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(d) any sanctions or penalties imposed upon an official.

120.9-3. The record of conduct for each official shall be maintained for a period of no less than

seven (7) years.

End.

Adopted – GTC-__-__-__-__

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Title 1. Government and Finances - Chapter 120

Kalihwahnila=t&= Okhale> Atatlihwa>thlew@htu Kayanl^sla

Giving strength to the issues

and

Forgiving oneself for the issue at hand

Laws

SANCTIONS AND PENALTIES

120.1. Purpose and Policy

120.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal

120.3. Definitions

120.4. Misconduct

120.5. Filing of a Complaint

120.6. Complaint Procedure

120.7. Sanctions and Penalties

120.8. Effect of Resignation by an Official

120.9. Record of Conduct

120.1. Purpose and Policy

120.1-1. Purpose. The purpose of this law is to address the misconduct and promote accountability

and improved performance of the official to establish a consistent set of sanctions and penalties

that may be imposed upon officials of the Nation for misconduct in office in order to provide an

opportunity for the official to take corrective action.

(a) Exclusion. This law does not apply to judges of the Oneida Nation Judiciary or

members of corporate entities of the Nation.

120.1-2. Policy. It is the policy of the Nation to ensure that officials who commit misconduct while

in office be subject to appropriate sanctions and penalties; and to ensure that there is a fair process

in place that enables officials to fairly respond to allegations of misconduct.

120.1-3. It is the intent of the Nation that all officials strive to exhibit and uphold the Nation’s

core values of The Good Mind as expressed by On<yote>a=ka, which includes:

(a) Kahletsyal&sla. The heart felt encouragement of the best in each of us.

(b) Kanolukhw@sla. Compassion, caring, identity, and joy of being.

(d) Ka>tshatst^sla. The strength of belief and vision as a People.

(e) Kalihwi=y%. The use of the good words about ourselves, our Nation, and our future.

(f) Twahwahts$lay<. All of us are family.

(g) Yukwats$stay<. Our fire, our spirit within each one of us.

120.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal

120.2-1. This law was adopted by the General Tribal Council by resolution GTC-__-__-__-__.

120.2-2. This law may be amended or repealed by the General Tribal Council pursuant to the

procedures set out in the Legislative Procedures Act.

120.2-3. Should a provision of this law or the application thereof to any person or circumstances

be held as invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions of this law which are considered

to have legal force without the invalid portions.

120.2-4. In the event of a conflict between a provision of this law and a provision of another law,

the provisions of this law shall control.

120.2-5. This law is adopted under authority of the Constitution of the Oneida Nation.

120.3. Definitions

120.3-1. This section shall govern the definitions of words and phrases used within this law. All

words not defined herein shall be used in their ordinary and everyday sense.

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(a) “Business day” means Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., excluding

holidays recognized by the Nation.

(b) “Clear and convincing evidence” means evidence that demonstrates it is substantially

more likely than not that the facts presented are true.

(d) “Constitution” means the Constitution and By-Laws of the Oneida Nation.

(e) “Court of Appeals” means the Court

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