# Oneida Business Committee (2026)

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## Record

- **Collection:** Tribal code
- **Document type:** Tribal code

## Text

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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.

I.

CALL TO ORDER

II.

OPENING
A.

Special recognition for years of service (8:30 a.m.)
Sponsor: Laura Laitinen-Warren, Executive HR Director

III.

ADOPT THE AGENDA

IV.

MINUTES

V.

A.

Approve the March 11, 2026, regular Business Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

B.

Approve the March 27, 2026, emergency Business Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

C.

Approve the April 13, 2026, special Business Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

RESOLUTIONS
A.

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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B.

Adopt resolution entitled Amendments to the Budget and Finances Law
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

C.

Adopt resolution entitled Amendments to the Real Property Law
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

D.

Adopt resolution entitled Amendments to the Recycling and Solid Waste Disposal
Law
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

E.

Adopt resolution entitled Authorization of (4) Unbudgeted Positions Business Unit
4201017
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services

F.

Adopt resolution entitled Emergency Adoption of Probate Law
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

G.

Adopt resolution entitled Higher Education Grant Law
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

H.

Adopt resolution entitled Submission of ISDEAA Section 105(l) Lease Proposals to
the Department of Interior
Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Intergovernmental Affairs Director

I.

Adopt the resolution entitled Tribal Transportation Improvement Plan (TTIP) 20262029
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services

J.

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

K.

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

L.

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
A.

Determine next steps regarding nine (9) vacancies - Oneida Election Board
Alternates
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

B.

Determine next steps regarding two (2) vacancies- Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida
Tribal Services Advisory Board
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

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STANDING COMMITTEES
A.

B.

VIII.

1.

Accept the March 12, 2026, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

2.

Accept the March 26, 2026, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE
1.

Approve the March 4, 2026, regular Legislative Operating Committee meeting
minutes
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

2.

Approve the March 18, 2026, regular Legislative Operating Committee
meeting minutes
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

3.

Adopt Amendments to the Leasing Law Rule #2 - Agricultural Leases
Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman

TABLED BUSINESS
A.

IX.

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Approve the Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee Bylaws
Sponsor: Teresa Schuman, Chair/Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee

TRAVEL REPORTS
A.

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

B.

Approve the travel report - Chairman Tehassi Hill - 2026 Tribal Self-Governance
Conference - Chandler, AZ - April 6-10, 2026
Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman

C.

Approve the travel report - Treasurer Lawrence Barton - National Center for Indian
Enterprise Development - Las Vegas, NV - March 22-26, 2026
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

D.

Approve the travel report - Treasurer Lawrence Barton - Self-Governance
Conference - Chandler, AZ - April 6-9, 2026
Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer

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E.

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

F.

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

G.

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

H.

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
A.

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

B.

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

C.

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

D.

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

E.

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

F.

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
A.

Accept the memorandum regarding the withholding of pay for Councilman Marlon
Skenandore
Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Director of Government Administration

B.

Approve appointment for Candi Cornelius to the National Indian Health Board
Maternal and Infant Advisory Board
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services

C.

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

D.

Post one (1) vacancy - Oneida Nation Commission on Aging
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

E.

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
A.

OPERATIONAL (9:00 a.m. or immediately following Special Recognition of Years of
Service)
1.

Accept the Big Bear Media FY-2026 2nd quarter report
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services

2.

Accept the Comprehensive Health Division FY-2026 2nd quarter report
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services

3.

Accept the Comprehensive Housing Division FY-2026 2nd quarter report
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services

4.

Accept the Division of Public Works FY-2026 2nd quarter report
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services

5.

Accept the Digital Technology Services FY-2026 2nd quarter report
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services

6.

Accept the Education and Training FY-2026 2nd quarter report
Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services

7.

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

9.

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
A.

XIV.

8.

Approve the notice and materials for the May 31, 2026, tentatively scheduled special
General Tribal Council meeting
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

EXECUTIVE SESSION
A.

B.

REPORTS
1.

Accept the Intergovernmental Affairs and Self-Governance April 2026 report
(10:00 a.m.)
Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Intergovernmental Affairs Director

2.

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

3.

Accept the Chief Financial Officer April 2026 report
Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer

4.

Accept the Chief Counsel report
Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel

NEW BUSINESS
1.

Accept the March 4, 2026, Business Committee Officer session notes
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

2.

Accept the letter to Oneida ESC Group LLC former Board of Managers
Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman

3.

Review application(s) for nine (9) vacancies - Oneida Election Board
Alternates
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

4.

Review application(s) for two (2) vacancies- Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida
Tribal Services Advisory Board
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

5.

Approve correspondence directing an audit per §108.6.-1.(d)
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

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6.

XV.

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

50

BLAKER,VICTORIA L

6098

BRISTOL,ERIC N

DOXTATOR,JASON W

Mar 4, 1991

35

HILL,REESE E

5345

DOXTATER,ANDREW J

FUSS,CHAD M

Feb 12, 1991

35

CORNELIUS,KENNETH P

1866

SMITH,ASHLEY M

EMERSON,DAVID L

Mar 11, 1996

30

LAGEST,TINA A

2280

MELCHERT,ADAM J

VANSCHYNDEL,RONALD J

Mar 4, 1996

30

TRUTTMANN, BARBARA J

3680

SKENANDORE-HOLTZ,KELLY

LAITINEN-WARREN,LAURA

Feb 8, 1996

30

DOXTATER,EVAN S

8418

GRAVES,MARY C

CONWAY,LOUCINDA K

Mar 1, 1996

30

BIGFIRE,LISA M

8400

GARDNER,REBECCA L

FISH,SARAH A

Feb 18, 1996

30

JORDAN,EMILIE J

829

MOUSSEAU,SHARON A

SCHOOL BOARD NO DIRECT SUPV

Feb 12, 1996

30

WEBSTER,GUNLADUNT

1558

DIEMEL,WANDA

LAITINEN-WARREN,LAURA

Jan 8, 1996

30

LECLAIRE,DEBRA J

3720

BERG,JENNIFER S

JORGENSEN,TINA M

Mar 11, 1996

30

KRUEGER,VICTORIA L

3701

DOXTATOR,JASON W

POWLESS,MARK W

Feb 19, 1996

30

JOHN,BRANDY R

7970

KING,JASON R

WEBSTER,TARYN

Jan 21, 2001

25

YANG,YIA

11995

STUEBER,BARBARA E

WURTH,RONALD

Feb 18, 2001

25

MENCHESKI,LORETTA F

5531

TESS,JODI L

JORGENSEN,TINA M

Jan 21, 2001

25

GEGARE,TABITHA A

12050

STEVENS,STACY L

HOUSE, DAKOTA

Mar 18, 2001

25

BARKE,MARTIN E

11940

SKENANDORE,JR,HANSON E

DODGE,LEAH S

Jan 7, 2001

25

MONFILS,ROBERT J

12029

SMITH,FRANK M

EMERSON,DAVID L

Feb 25, 2001

25

KING,TIMOTHY C

5466

VIEAU,MYRON O

KING,JASON R

Jan 21, 2001

25

TREPANIER,DARLENE M

11991

BARBER,CHERIE P

DODGE,LEAH S

Feb 11, 2001

25

FIGUEROA,FRANK R

12034

VIEAU,MYRON O

KING,JASON R

Mar 4, 2001

25

POWLESS,III,JOHN E

5797

HILL,LAYATALATI

JUDICIARY - NO DIRECT SUPV

Jan 7, 2001

25

3922

SKENANDORE-HOLTZ,KELLY

LAITINEN-WARREN,LAURA

Jan 21, 2001

25

HOUSE,CRYSTALENE V

23

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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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DRAFT
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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I.

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)
A.

Oneida Election Board - Patricia Moore
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

B.

Oneida Election Board Ad Hoc Committee - Dan Skenandore
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

C.

Oneida Election Board Alternates - Mary King, Justine Huff, Ramona Salinas
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

D.

Oneida Land Commission - Brian Denny
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

E.

Oneida Nation Arts Board - Paul Gutierrez III, Daniel Schuyler, Paul Smith
Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary

F.

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.

V.

MINUTES
A.

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
A.

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
B.

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
C.

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
A.

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
A.

FINANCE COMMITTEE
1.

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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DRAFT
2.

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
B.

LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE
1.

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
A.

X.

Approve the Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee Bylaws (00:35:23)
Sponsor: Teresa Schuman, Chair/Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee

TRAVEL REPORTS
A.

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
A.

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
B.

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
A.

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
B.

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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C.

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
D.

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
E.

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
A.

PETITIONER GINA POWLESS-BUENROSTRO - petition # 2025-04
1.

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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2.

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
B.

PETITIONER GINA POWLESS-BUENROSTRO - petition # 2025-05
1.

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
C.

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
A.

REPORTS
1.

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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B.

NEW BUSINESS
1.

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

Minutes prepared by Bonnie Pigman, Information Management Specialist.
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),

I.

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
1.

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

V.

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
A.

NEW BUSINESS
1.

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
2.

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);

I.

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
A.

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

V.

TRAVEL REQUESTS
A.

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)
A.

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
B.

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
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
Name, Title/Entity OR Choose from List
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:
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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:
ƒ Require an official of the Nation to behave in a manner that promotes high standards of
conduct. [1 O.C. 120.4-1];
ƒ Subject an official of the Nation to sanctions and penalties for behaving in a manner that
constitutes misconduct, which is defined as:
ƒ a violation of the Constitution or any of the Nation’s laws, policies, or rules;
ƒ a violation of the bylaws, standard operating procedures or other internal operating
documents that govern the entity upon which the official serves; and
ƒ 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];
ƒ Provide a process for filing a complaint, including:
ƒ who may file a complaint [1 O.C. 120.5-1];
ƒ when a complaint may be filed, [1 O.C. 120.5-2];
ƒ where a complaint may be filed [1 O.C. 120.5-4]; and
ƒ the necessary contents of a complaint [1 O.C. 120.5-3];
ƒ 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];
ƒ Delegate the responsibility to handle complaints alleged against an official to the Trial
Court [1 O.C. 120.6-1];
ƒ Require all complaints alleged against an official to be handled in a confidential manner [1
O.C. 120.6-4];
ƒ 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];
ƒ Provide various sanctions and penalties that may be imposed against an official [1 O.C.
120.7-2];
ƒ 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];
ƒ 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];
ƒ Discuss the effect of a resignation by an official [1 O.C. 120.8]; and
ƒ 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

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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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GTC Resolution # _______
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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:
ƒ Require an official of the Nation to behave in a manner that promotes high standards of
conduct. [1 O.C. 120.4-1];
ƒ Subject an official of the Nation to sanctions and penalties for behaving in a manner that
constitutes misconduct, which is defined as:
ƒ a violation of the Constitution or any of the Nation’s laws, policies, or rules;
ƒ a violation of the bylaws, standard operating procedures or other internal operating
documents that govern the entity upon which the official serves; and
ƒ 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];
ƒ Provide a process for filing a complaint, including:
ƒ who may file a complaint [1 O.C. 120.5-1];
ƒ when a complaint may be filed, [1 O.C. 120.5-2];
ƒ where a complaint may be filed [1 O.C. 120.5-4]; and
ƒ the necessary contents of a complaint [1 O.C. 120.5-3];
ƒ 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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SANCTIONS AND PENALTIES LAW
LEGISLATIVE ANALYSIS
SECTION 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Intent of the Law
Purpose

Affected Entities

Related Legislation
Enforcement/Due
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ƒ Increase accountability among elected officials of the Nation.
ƒ 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
ƒ Oneida Business Committee
ƒ Oneida Election Board
ƒ Oneida Gaming Commission
ƒ Oneida Land Claims Commission
ƒ Oneida Land Commission
ƒ Oneida Nation Commission on Aging (ONCOA)
ƒ Oneida Nation School Board
ƒ Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee
ƒ 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:
ƒ Oneida Business Committee;
ƒ Government Administrative Office;
ƒ Records Management Department;
ƒ Human Resources Department;
ƒ Intergovernmental Affairs and Communications Department;
ƒ Cultural Heritage Department;
ƒ Anna John Resident Centered Care Community Board (AJRCCC);
ƒ Oneida Election Board;
ƒ Oneida Environmental Resource Board (ERB);
ƒ Oneida Gaming Commission;
ƒ Oneida Land Commission;
ƒ Oneida Police Commission;
ƒ Oneida Pow-wow Committee;
ƒ Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee, and
ƒ Oneida Nation Veterans Affairs Committee (ONVAC).
B. The following laws of the Nation were reviewed in the drafting of this legislative analysis:
ƒ Oneida Judiciary law;
ƒ Oneida Tribal Judiciary Canons of Judicial Conduct;
ƒ Oneida Judiciary Rules of Civil Procedure;
ƒ Oneida Judiciary Rules of Appellate Procedure;
ƒ Removal law;
ƒ Code of Ethics;
ƒ Legal Resource Center law;
ƒ Open Meetings and Open Records law;
ƒ Boards, Committees and Commissions law;
ƒ Garnishment law; and
ƒ Per Capita law.
C. In addition, the following other laws were reviewed in drafting this analysis:
ƒ Ho Chunk Nation Code of Ethics 2 HCC 1;
ƒ Oglala Sioux Tribe Code of Ethics Ordinance No. 08-11;
ƒ Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians Ethics Code;
ƒ Rosebud Sioux Tribal Code of Ethics Ordinance 86-04;
ƒ Siletz Tribal Council Ethics Ordinance –Siletz Tribal Code 2.200;
ƒ Skokomish Code of Ethics S.T.C. 1.05; and
ƒ 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:
ƒ May 3, 2018: Community pot-luck meeting at Norbert Hill Center to gather community input.
ƒ July 11, 2019: Community outreach event held prior to GTC meeting at Radisson Conference
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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
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A. Compliance with LPA. The development of the proposed Law complies with the process set forth in
the Legislative Procedures Act (LPA).
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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
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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
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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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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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ƒ 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:
ƒ September 6, 2017: LOC work meeting.
ƒ 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.
ƒ December 6, 2017: LOC work meeting.
ƒ March 9, 2018: LOC work meeting.
ƒ March 16, 2018: LOC work meeting.
ƒ May 2, 2018: LRO work meeting.
ƒ 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.
ƒ May 11, 2018: LOC work meeting.
ƒ May 16, 2018: LOC work meeting.
ƒ July 9, 2018: Work meeting with Government Administrative Office.
ƒ August 1, 2018: LOC work meeting.
ƒ September 10, 2018: LOC work meeting.
ƒ October 17, 2018: LOC work meeting.
ƒ October 25, 2018: LOC work meeting.
ƒ November 30, 2018: LOC work meeting.
ƒ December 20, 2018: Work meeting with Cultural Heritage.
ƒ January 2, 2019: LOC Work meeting.
ƒ January 24, 2019: LOC Work meeting.
ƒ February 4, 2019: LOC Work meeting.
ƒ February 6, 2019: LOC work meeting.
ƒ February 8, 2019: LOC work meeting.
ƒ February 14, 2019: LOC work meeting.
ƒ February 20, 2019: LOC work meeting.
ƒ March 1, 2019: LOC work meeting.
ƒ March 15, 2019: LOC work meeting.
ƒ March 20, 2019: LOC work meeting
ƒ March 28, 2019: LOC work meeting.
ƒ May 1, 2019: LOC work meeting.
ƒ June 13, 2019: LOC work meeting.

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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:
ƒ Violating the Oneida Constitution or any law, policy or rule of the Oneida Nation. [1 O.C. 120.42(a)].
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ƒ 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.
ƒ 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.
ƒ 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].
ƒ Contents of the Complaint. Complaints must include the following information [1 O.C. 120.5-3]:
ƒ Information about the official, including the official’s name and the entity they serve on.
ƒ Information about the alleged misconduct, including date, time, location and specific
details.
ƒ The specific law, policy, rule or bylaw that the official violated.
ƒ Information about any witnesses or others with knowledge of the violation.
ƒ Contact information of the individual filing the complaint.
ƒ Supporting documents and any other information required by the Oneida Judiciary Rules
of Civil Procedure. [8 O.C. 803.5-1].
ƒ 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].
ƒ 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:
ƒ 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].
ƒ 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].
ƒ 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)].
ƒ 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.
ƒ 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.
ƒ 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.
ƒ 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.
ƒ 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].
ƒ 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.
ƒ 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].
ƒ 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)].
ƒ 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].
ƒ 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].
ƒ 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].
ƒ 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
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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.
ƒ 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
Procedure.
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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].
ƒ 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.
ƒ 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:
ƒ Verbal Reprimand
ƒ Public Apology
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Verbal Reprimand. During an Oneida Business Committee or General Tribal Council meeting,
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)].
ƒ 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.
ƒ 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
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