# Oneida Business Committee (2026) > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aoneida_nation%3A316dd2ffe536d180 ## Record - **Collection:** Tribal code - **Document type:** Tribal code ## Text Public Packet 1 of 329 Oneida Business Committee Executive Session 8:30 AM Tuesday, July 07, 2026 BC Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Norbert Hill Center Regular Meeting 10:00 AM Wednesday, July 08, 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 III. ADOPT THE AGENDA IV. OATH OF OFFICE V. A. Oneida Police Department - Nicholas Hill, Zachary Barker Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary B. Oneida Election Board Alternates - Jacqueline Webster Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary MINUTES A. VI. Approve the June 10, 2026, regular Business Committee meeting minutes Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary RESOLUTIONS A. Adopt resolution entitled Boards Committees and Commissions Law Stipends - July 2026 update Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Page 1 of 5 July 08, 2026 Public Packet VII. 2 of 329 B. Adopt resolution entitled Elder Protection Law Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman C. Adopt resolution entitled Authorizing Use of $12,392,601 Carry Over Funds to Balance the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer D. Adopt resolution entitled Adoption of Fiscal Year 2027 Draft Budget and Directive to Present Budget to the General Tribal Council for Approval and forward to General Tribal Council for adoption Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer E. Adopt resolution entitled Establishing Enterprise Resource Planning System Modernization as a Strategic Priority of the Oneida Nation Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer F. Adopt resolution entitled Authorizing Use of $15,000,000 of Carry Over Funds for the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System Modernization Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer G. Adopt resolution entitled Activating the Personnel Commission - Transferring Cases, Scheduling Training, Support Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel H. Adopt resolution entitled Amending BC Resolution # 10-22-25-A, 2025-2027 WI Tribal Assistance Grant Spending Plan Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Intergovernmental Affairs Director I. Adopt resolution entitled Amendments to the Pardon and Forgiveness Law Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman J. Adopt resolution entitled Amendments to the Eviction and Termination Law Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman K. Adopt resolution entitled Emergency Amendments to the Election Law Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman APPOINTMENTS A. VIII. Determine next steps regarding one (1) vacancy - Oneida Community Library Board Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary STANDING COMMITTEES A. FINANCE COMMITTEE 1. Accept the June 11, 2026, Finance Committee meeting minutes Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Page 2 of 5 July 08, 2026 Public Packet 3 of 329 B. IX. XII. Accept the Legislative Operating Committee June 3, 2026, regular meeting minutes Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman 2. Accept the Legislative Operating Committee June 17, 2026, regular meeting minutes Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman 3. Adopt the Higher Education Grant Law - Chapter 1005 - Rule # 1 - Student Eligibility Requirements and Administration Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman Reconsider the May 27, 2026, Oneida Business Committee ONCOA vacancy decision and approve the recommendation by ONCOA in accordance with ONCOA Bylaws Sponsor: Winnifred Thomas, Chair/Oneida Nation Commission on Aging TRAVEL REPORTS A. XI. 1. OLD BUSINESS A. X. LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE Approve the travel report - Treasurer Lawrence Barton - NAFOA Spring Conference Reno, NV - April 26-28, 2026 Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer NEW BUSINESS A. Accept the memorandum regarding the withholding of pay for Councilman Marlon Skenandore Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Government Administration Director B. Approve the agreement - Green Bay Metropolitan Sewerage District-"NEW Water" file # 2026-0402 Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services C. Approve Oneida Finance Committee Charter Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL A. PETITIONER GINA POWLESS-BUENROSTRO - PETITION # 2026-01 1. Accept the statement of effect status update regarding petition # 2026-01 Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman 2. Accept the legal review status update regarding petition # 2026-01 Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Page 3 of 5 July 08, 2026 Public Packet 4 of 329 3. XIII. Accept the fiscal impact statement status update regarding petition # 2026-01 Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer B. Determine next steps - Resignation - Oneida Business Committee Sponsor: Tehassi Hill, Chairman C. Approve notice and materials for August 24, 2026, tentatively scheduled special General Tribal Council meeting Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary EXECUTIVE SESSION A. B. REPORTS 1. Accept the Chief Financial Officer June 2026 report (8:30 a.m.) Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer 2. Accept the Treasurer's May 2026 report (9:30 a.m.) Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer AUDIT COMMITTEE 1. Accept the May 19, 2026, Audit Committee meeting minutes Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary 2. Accept the Controlled Keys compliance audit and lift the confidentiality requirement Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary 3. Accept the Drop and Count compliance audit and lift the confidentiality requirement Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary 4. Accept the Blackjack Rules of Play compliance audit and lift the confidentiality requirement Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary 5. Accept the Four Card Poker Rules of Play compliance audit and lift the confidentiality requirement Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary 6. Accept the Mini Baccarat Rules of Play compliance audit and lift the confidentiality requirement Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary 7. Accept the Three Card Poker Rules of Play compliance audit and lift the confidentiality requirement Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Page 4 of 5 July 08, 2026 Public Packet 5 of 329 C. XIV. NEW BUSINESS 1. Approve four (4) new enrollments Sponsor: Teresa Schuman, Chair/Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee 2. Accept the May 6, 2026, BC Officer Session notes Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Government Administration Director 3. Accept the June 3, 2026, BC Officer Session notes Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Government Administration Director 4. Approve a limited waiver of sovereign immunity - Liggett Vector Brands LLC aka JTI Liggett Chain Trade Program - file # 2026-0545 Sponsor: James Petitjean, CEO-Retail 5. Review application(s) for one (1) vacancy - Oneida Community Library Board Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary 6. Enter into the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved Common Interest Agreement file # 2026-0615 and to approve attorney contract Hobbs Straus Dean and Walker LLP file # 2027-0410 Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary 7. Enter into the e-poll results into the record regarding the approved selected applicant to appoint Jacqueline Webster to the Oneida Election Board Alternates 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 Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Page 5 of 5 July 08, 2026 Public Packet 6 of 329 Oneida Police Department - Nicholas Hill, Zachary Barker Business Committee Agenda Request 1. Meeting Date Requested: 07/08/2026 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: Amber Van Kirk, Administrative Assistant Additional Requestor: (Name, Title/Entity) Additional Requestor: (Name, Title/Entity) Submitted By: AVANKIRK Public Packet 7 of 329 Oneida Nation Government Administrative Office PO Box 365  Oneida, WI 54155-0365 oneida-nsn.gov Memorandum TO: Oneida Business Committee FROM: Brooke Doxtator, BCC Supervisor DATE: June 22, 2026 RE: Oath of Office – Oneida Police Officers Background On June 22, 2026, the Oneida Business Committee swore Nicholas Hill and Zachary Barker into the Oneida Police Department. The Oneida Police Department hired two new officers that must be sworn in prior to Academy training, scheduled to begin on June 25, 2026. Due to this deadline, we made other arrangements to administer their oaths in accordance with the Law Enforcement law. 301.5-6. Law Enforcement Officers to Be Sworn. All law enforcement officers shall be installed by sworn oath before the Oneida Business Committee during a regular or special Oneida Business Committee meeting, or at an alternative time and location as determined by the Oneida Business Committee Secretary. (a) When taking an oath, the law enforcement officer shall appear in person to take their oath, except if granted permission by the Oneida Business Committee Secretary to appear through video conferencing, or through other telecommunications. (b) If an oath is administered outside of an Oneida Business Committee meeting, a quorum of Oneida Business Committee members shall be present to witness the oath. On June 22, 2026, Tribal Secretary, Lisa Liggins administered the oath of office to Nicholas Hill and Zachary Barker. The following Oneida Business Committee members were present: Lawrence Barton, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, and Jameson Wilson. A good mind. A good heart. A strong fire. Public Packet 8 of 329 Oneida Election Board Alternates - Jacqueline Webster Business Committee Agenda Request 1. Meeting Date Requested: 07/08/2026 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: Amber Van Kirk, Administrative Assistant Additional Requestor: (Name, Title/Entity) Additional Requestor: (Name, Title/Entity) Submitted By: AVANKIRK Public Packet 9 of 329 Oneida Nation Government Administrative Office PO Box 365  Oneida, WI 54155-0365 oneida-nsn.gov Memorandum TO: Oneida Business Committee FROM: Brooke Doxtator, BCC Supervisor DATE: July 01, 2026 RE: Oath of Office – Oneida Election Board - Alternate Background On July 1, 2026, the Oneida Business Committee appointed Jacqueline Webster to the Oneida Election Board - Alternate. A good mind. A good heart. A strong fire. Public Packet 10 of 329 Approve the June 10, 2026, regular Business Committee meeting minutes Business Committee Agenda Request 1. Meeting Date Requested: 07/08/26 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 Public Packet 11 of 329 DRAFT Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting 8:30 AM Wednesday, June 10, 2026 BC Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Norbert Hill Center Minutes REGULAR MEETING Present: Chairman Tehassi Hill, Treasurer Lawrence Barton, Secretary Lisa Liggins, Council members: Kirby Metoxen, Jonas Hill, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson; Not Present: Councilman Marlon Skenandore; Arrived at: n/a; Others present: Jo A. House, RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Mark W. Powless, Justin Nishimoto (via Microsoft Teams), Debra Powless (via Microsoft Teams), Danelle Wilson (via Microsoft Teams), Lisa Summers (via Microsoft Teams), Kristine Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Kristal Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Fawn Cottrell (via Microsoft Teams), Fawn Billie (via Microsoft Teams), Rhiannon Metoxen (via Microsoft Teams), Ashley Blaker (via Microsoft Teams), Melissa Alvarado (via Microsoft Teams), David P. Jordan (via Microsoft Teams), Mary Graves (via Microsoft Teams), Clorissa Leeman (via Microsoft Teams), Loucinda Conway (via Microsoft Teams), Sara Capelle (via Microsoft Teams), Eric Boulanger (via Microsoft Teams), Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens, Carolyn Salutz (via Microsoft Teams), Tonya Webster (via Microsoft Teams), Brooke Doxtator (via Microsoft Teams), Shannon Davis (via Microsoft Teams), Amber Vankirk (via Microsoft Teams), Debra Danforth (via Microsoft Teams), Melanie Burkhart (via Microsoft Teams), Patricia King (via Microsoft Teams), (via Microsoft Teams), Debbie Melchert (via Microsoft Teams), Lori Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Lisa Duff (via Microsoft Teams), Brandon Wisneski (via Microsoft Teams), Shannon Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Shannon Hill (via Microsoft Teams), Sereen Frion (via Microsoft Teams), Cathy L. Metoxen, Ray Skenandore, Sandra Skenandore, Pearl Webster, Winnifred Thomas, Neoma Orsburn, Judy Cornelius, Mary Loeffler, Nancy Barton, Daniel Stevens, Luther Laster, Michelle Nicholas. Alexis Woelfel, Marsha Danforth, Nate Ness, Andy Leitzke, Lois Stevens, Lennon Stevens, Isley Stevens, Eric Boulanger, Brandon Vande Hei, Troy Parr, Michelle Hill, Danielle White, Tina Skenandore, Ron King Jr., Michelle Jordan, Jason King, Dar Grignon, Cheryl Stevens, Faith Huff, Jacy Rasmussen, Beverly King, Lisa John, Nancy Barton, Bobbi Jo King, Suzanna Jordan, Stephanie Skenandore, Mark Powless, Margaret Ellis, Jean Webster, Bonnie Pigman (via Microsoft Teams); 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. Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 10 June 10, 2026 Public Packet 12 of 329 DRAFT II. OPENING (00:00:08) Opening provided by Councilman Kirby Metioxen. A. Special recognition of retirement - Ron King Jr. (00:00:38) Sponsor: Eric Boulanger, Chief of Police Eric Boulanger, Chief of Police, recognized the exemplary career of Detective Sergeant Ron King Jr. who will be retiring on July 1, 2026, after over 32 years of service to the Oneida Nation. B. Special recognition of retirement - Cheryl Stevens (00:06:53) Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services Mark Powless, CEO-Nation Services, recognized the impactful career of Cheryl Stevens, Grants Manager, who will be retiring on June 19, 2026, after 36 years of service to the Oneida Nation. III. ADOPT THE AGENDA (00:18:30) Motion by Lawrence Barton to adopt the agenda with three (3) changes, [1) under the Travel Requests section, add item entitled Approve the travel request - Secretary Lisa Liggins - MAST Summer Meeting - South Bend, IN - June 23-25, 2026; 2) under the Travel Requests section, add item entitled Approve the travel request - Chairman Tehassi Hill - Prediction Market Meetings - Washington, D.C. - June 2224, 2026; and 3) under the Travel Requests section, delete item entitled Approve the travel request Secretary Lisa Liggins - Annual Tribal Nations and Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) Consultation -Ashland, WI - June 23-26, 2026], seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson Not Present: Marlon Skenandore IV. OATH OF OFFICE A. Oneida Election Board Alternates - Faith Huff, Lisa John, and Jean Webster (00:19:33) Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary Oaths of office administered by Secretary Lisa Liggins. Faith Huff, Lisa John and Jean Webster were present. B. Oneida Public Safety and Security Commission- Waehiahoweh Maracle (00:22:45) Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary Oaths of office administered by Secretary Lisa Liggins. Waehiahoweh Maracle was present via Microsoft Teams. Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 10 June 10, 2026 Public Packet 13 of 329 DRAFT V. MINUTES A. Approve the May 19, 2026, emergency Business Committee meeting minutes (00:25:24) Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the May 19, 2026, emergency Business Committee meeting minutes, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson Not Present: Marlon Skenandore B. Approve the May 27, 2026, regular Business Committee meeting minutes (00:25:37) Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the May 27, 2026, regular Business Committee meeting minutes, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson Not Present: Marlon Skenandore VI. RESOLUTIONS A. Adopt resolution entitled Approval of 2026-2027 Alcohol Beverage License for the Oneida Casino Hotel (00:25:54) Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer Motion by Lawrence Barton to adopt resolution 06-10-26-A Approval of 2026-2027 Alcohol Beverage License for the Oneida Casino Hotel, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson Not Present: Marlon Skenandore B. Adopt resolution entitled Approval of 2026-2027 Alcohol Beverage License for the Oneida Casino Travel Center (00:26:16) Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer Motion by Lisa Liggins to adopt resolution 06-10-26-B Approval of 2026-2027 Alcohol Beverage License for the Oneida Casino Travel Center, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson Not Present: Marlon Skenandore Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 10 June 10, 2026 Public Packet 14 of 329 DRAFT C. Adopt resolution entitled Approval of 2026-2027 Alcohol Beverage License for the Oneida Golf Enterprises (00:26:34) Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer Motion by Jennifer Webster to adopt resolution 06-10-26-C Approval of 2026-2027 Alcohol Beverage License for the Oneida Golf Enterprises, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson Not Present: Marlon Skenandore D. Adopt resolution entitled Approval of 2026-2027 Alcohol Beverage License for the Oneida Nation Four Paths (00:26:53) Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer Motion by Jennifer Webster to adopt resolution 06-10-26-D Approval of 2026-2027 Alcohol Beverage License for the Oneida Nation Four Paths, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson Not Present: Marlon Skenandore E. Adopt resolution entitled Approval of 2026-2027 Alcohol Beverage License for the Oneida One Stop - E & EE (00:27:13) Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer Motion by Jennifer Webster to adopt resolution 06-10-26-E Approval of 2026-2027 Alcohol Beverage License for the Oneida One Stop - E & EE, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson Not Present: Marlon Skenandore F. Adopt resolution entitled Approval of 2026-2027 Alcohol Beverage License for the Oneida One Stop – Larsen (00:27:32) Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer Motion by Jennifer Webster to adopt resolution 06-10-26-F Approval of 2026-2027 Alcohol Beverage License for the Oneida One Stop - Larsen, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson Not Present: Marlon Skenandore G. Adopt resolution entitled Approval of 2026-2027 Alcohol Beverage License for the Oneida One Stop – Packerland (00:27:52) Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer Motion by Jennifer Webster to adopt resolution 06-10-26-G Approval of 2026-2027 Alcohol Beverage License for the Oneida One Stop - Packerland, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson Not Present: Marlon Skenandore Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 10 June 10, 2026 Public Packet 15 of 329 DRAFT H. Adopt resolution entitled Approval of 2026-2027 Alcohol Beverage License for the Oneida One Stop – Westwind (00:28:09) Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer Motion by Jennifer Webster to adopt resolution 06-10-26-H Approval of 2026-2027 Alcohol Beverage License for the Oneida One Stop - Westwind, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson Not Present: Marlon Skenandore I. Adopt resolution entitled Approval of 2026-2027 Alcohol Beverage License for the Oneida West Mason Casino (00:28:27) Sponsor: RaLinda Ninham-Lamberies, Chief Financial Officer Motion by Jennifer Webster to adopt resolution 06-10-26-I Approval of 2026-2027 Alcohol Beverage License for the Oneida West Mason Casino, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson Not Present: Marlon Skenandore J. Adopt resolution entitled Submission of Section 105(l) Lease Proposals to the Department of the Interior for Oneida Nation School System (00:28:50) Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Intergovernmental Affairs Director Motion by Lawrence Barton to adopt resolution 06-10-26-J Submission of Section 105(l) Lease Proposals to the Department of the Interior for Oneida Nation School System, seconded by Lisa Liggins. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson Not Present: Marlon Skenandore VII. STANDING COMMITTEES A. FINANCE COMMITTEE 1. Accept the May 14, 2026, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes (00:31:47) Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the May 14, 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 2. Accept the May 28, 2026, regular Finance Committee meeting minutes (00:32:06) Sponsor: Lawrence Barton, Treasurer Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the May 28, 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 Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 10 June 10, 2026 Public Packet 16 of 329 DRAFT B. LEGISLATIVE OPERATING COMMITTEE 1. Accept the May 20, 2026, regular Legislative Operating Committee meeting minutes (00:32:26) Sponsor: Jameson Wilson, Councilman Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the May 20, 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 VIII. TRAVEL REQUESTS A. Approve the travel request - Secretary Lisa Liggins – MAST Meeting – South Bend, IN - June 23-25, 2026 (00:32:51) Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary Motion by Lawrence Barton to approve the travel request for Secretary Lisa Liggins to attend the MAST Meeting in South Bend, IN on June 23-25, 2026, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson Not Present: Marlon Skenandore B. Approve the travel request - Chairman Tehassi Hill - Prediction Market Meetings Washington, D.C. - June 22-24, 2026 (00:33:08) Sponsor: Motion by Jameson Wilson to approve the travel request for Chairman Tehassi Hill to attend the Prediction Market Meetings in Washington, D.C. on June 22-24, 2026, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson Not Present: Marlon Skenandore IX. NEW BUSINESS A. Approve the nomination of Debra Danforth to the CDC Tribal Advisory Committee (00:33:31) Sponsor: Melinda J. Danforth, Intergovernmental Affairs Director Motion by Jennifer Webster to approve the nomination of Debra Danforth to the CDC Tribal Advisory Committee, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson Not Present: Marlon Skenandore Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 10 June 10, 2026 Public Packet 17 of 329 DRAFT B. Accept the memorandum regarding the withholding of pay for Councilman Marlon Skenandore (00:33:49) Sponsor: Lisa Summers, Government Administration Director Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the memorandum regarding the withholding of pay for Councilman Marlon Skenandore, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson Not Present: Marlon Skenandore Item X.A. was addressed next. C. Reconsider the May 27, 2026, Oneida Business Committee ONCOA vacancy decision and approve the recommendation by ONCOA in accordance with ONCOA Bylaws (00:48:30) Sponsor: Winnifred Thomas, Chair/Oneida Nation Commission on Aging Motion by Jennifer Webster to defer this item to the July 8 2026, regular Business Committee meeting agenda, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson Not Present: Marlon Skenandore Item XI.A.1. was addressed next. X. GENERAL TRIBAL COUNCIL A. Schedule a special General Tribal Council meeting to address the PowlessBuenrostro petition #2026-01 (00:40:36) Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary Motion by Lawrence Barton to schedule a special General Tribal Council meeting on Monday, November 2, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. addressing the Powless-Buenrostro petition #2026-01, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson Not Present: Marlon Skenandore B. Schedule a date to reconvene the special General Tribal Council meeting addressing petitions # 2025-04 and # 2025-05 (00:42:17) Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary Motion by Kirby Metoxen to schedule a special General Tribal Council meeting on Monday, October 26, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. to reconvene addressing petitions # 2025-04 and # 2025-05, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Lisa Liggins, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson Not Present: Marlon Skenandore Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Page 7 of 10 June 10, 2026 Public Packet 18 of 329 DRAFT XI. EXECUTIVE SESSION (00:47:47) Councilman Kirby Metoxen left at 9:18 a.m. Motion by Jonas Hill to go into executive session at 9:18 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 Councilman Kirby Metoxen returned at 9:20 a.m. The Oneida Business Committee, by consensus, recessed for lunch at 12:20 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Chairman Tehassi Hill called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. Roll call for the record: Present: Treasurer Lawrence Barton; Councilman Jonas Hill; Chairman Tehassi Hill; Councilman Kirby Metoxen; Councilwoman Jennifer Webster; Councilman Jameson Wilson; Not Present: Secretary Lisa Liggins; Councilman Marlon Skenandore; Motion by Jonas Hill to come out of executive session at 2:37 p.m., seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson Not Present: Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore Item IX.C. was addressed next. A. REPORTS 1. Accept the CEO-Nation Services report (00:49:08) Sponsor: Mark W. Powless, CEO-Nation Services Motion by Lawrence Barton to accept the CEO-Nation Services report, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson Not Present: Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore B. AUDIT COMMITTEE 1. Accept the January 20, 2026, regular Audit Committee meeting minutes (00:49:22) Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the January 20, 2026, regular Audit Committee meeting minutes, seconded by Jennifer Webster. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson Not Present: Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Page 8 of 10 June 10, 2026 Public Packet 19 of 329 DRAFT 2. Accept the Oneida Public Transit Controls Assessment - October 2025 compliance audit and lift the confidentiality requirement (00:49:37) Sponsor: Lisa Liggins, Secretary Motion by Jameson Wilson to accept the Oneida Public Transit Controls Assessment - October 2025 compliance audit and lift the confidentiality requirement, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson Not Present: Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore C. NEW BUSINESS 1. Review Formal Complaint and determine next steps (00:49:52) Sponsor: Cathy Metoxen, Tribal Member Motion by Lawrence Barton to accept the discussion of the Formal Complaint as information, seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson Not Present: Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore 2. Discuss Oneida Nation Commission on Aging's request regarding the May 27, 2026, Oneida Business Committee vacancy decision (00:50:06) Sponsor: Winnifred Thomas, Chair/Oneida Nation Commission on Aging Motion by Jennifer Webster to accept the discussion of the Oneida Nation Commission on Aging’s request regarding the May 27, 2026, Oneida Business Committee vacancy decision as information, seconded by Jameson Wilson. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson Not Present: Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore 3. Review the Dealer Tips Seizure and determine next steps (00:50:29) Sponsor: Ray Skenandore, Tribal Member Motion by Jonas Hill to accept the discussion of the Dealer Tip Seizure topic as information and forward this item to the BC Officers Session, seconded by Lawrence Barton. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson Not Present: Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Page 9 of 10 June 10, 2026 Public Packet 20 of 329 DRAFT XII. ADJOURN (00:50:52) Motion by Kirby Metoxen to adjourn at 2:40 p.m., seconded by Jonas Hill. Motion carried: Ayes: Lawrence Barton, Jonas Hill, Kirby Metoxen, Jennifer Webster, Jameson Wilson Not Present: Lisa Liggins, Marlon Skenandore Minutes prepared by Bonnie Pigman, Information Management Specialist. Minutes approved as presented on . Lisa Liggins, Secretary ONEIDA BUSINESS COMMITTEE Oneida Business Committee Regular Meeting Minutes Page 10 of 10 June 10, 2026 Public Packet 21 of 329 Adopt resolution entitled Boards Committees and Commissions Law Stipends - July 2026 update Business Committee Agenda Request 1. Meeting Date Requested: 07/826 2. Session: ‫ ܈‬Open ‫ ܆‬Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1. Justification: Attorney-Client Privilege 3. Requested Motion: ‫ ܆‬Accept as information; OR Motion to adopt resolution titled Boards, Committees and Commissions Law Stipends – July 2026 Update 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 Revised: 01/07/2025 Page 1 of 2 Public Packet 22 of 329 6. 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 7. Budget Information: ‫ ܆‬Budgeted – Tribal Contribution ‫ ܆‬Budgeted – Grant Funded ‫ ܆‬Unbudgeted ‫ ܆‬Not Applicable ‫ ܈‬Other: Impacts individual boards, committees and commissions budgets, specifically Personnel Commission and Gaming. 8. Submission: Authorized Sponsor: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel Primary Requestor: (Name, Title/Entity) Revised: 01/07/2025 Page 2 of 2 Public Packet 23 of 329 Jo Anne House, PhD | Chief Counsel James R. Bittorf | Deputy Chief Counsel Kelly M. McAndrews | Deputy Chief Counsel Law Office Krystal L. John, Senior Attorney Carl J. Artman Peggy A. Van Gheem Basil J. Buchko, Jr. MEMORANDUM TO: Oneida Business Committee FROM: Jo Anne House, Chief Counsel DATE: June 17, 2026 SUBJECT: Resolution – Boards, Committees, and Commissions Law Stipends – July 2026 Update The attached resolution and Statement of Effect are presented for adoption. The resolution amends the existing stipends by updating two areas based on recent changes to the Personnel Commission and a request by the Gaming Commission to increase a stipend payment for pro tem commissioners acting in a hearing. Line 88 deletes the Personnel Commission from the appointed entities stipends. Line 110 adds the Personnel Commission into the elected entities stipends. Lines 126 and 127 adds in an option to specifically identify hearing stipends for different entities as a Miscellaneous stipend. Lines 146-148 adds a hearing stipend for pro tem commissioners for Gaming Commission hearings. If you have further questions, please contact me. N7210 Seminary Road Ɣ P.O. Box 109 Ɣ Oneida, WI 54155 Ɣ 920.869.4327 oneida-nsn.gov Public Packet 24 of 329 Oneida Nation Post Office Box 365 Phone: (920)869-2214 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 Oneida, WI 54155 BC Resolution # ________ Boards, Committees, and Commissions Law Stipends - July 2026 Update 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 Boards, Committees, and Commissions law (“the Law”) was adopted by the Oneida Business Committee through resolution BC-05-14-97-F and amended by resolutions BC09-27-06-E, BC-09-22-10-C, BC-09-26-18-C, and BC-08-12-20-B; and WHEREAS, the Law provides stipends paid by the Oneida Nation to a person serving on a board, committee, or commission of the Nation in order to compensate the individual for his or her contribution of time, effort, and work for the board, committee, or commission for the betterment of the Nation; and WHEREAS, the Law requires the Oneida Business Committee to set stipend amounts by resolution; and WHEREAS, the Oneida Business Committee is required to periodically review the amounts provided for stipends and, based on the availability of funds, shall adjust those amounts accordingly by amending this resolution; and WHEREAS, on September 26, 2018, the Oneida Business Committee adopted resolution BC-09-2618-D, Boards, Committees, and Commissions Law Stipends which set forth the specific stipend amounts allowed to be paid to a member of a board, committee, or commission; and WHEREAS, on May 8, 2019, the Oneida Business Committee adopted resolution BC-05-08-19-B, Amending Resolution BC-09-26-18-D Boards, Committees, and Commissions Law Stipends to allow the Oneida Nation School Board to be eligible to receive a stipend for participating in interviews and/or job description prescreens; and Public Packet 25 of 329 BC Resolution # __________ Boards, Committees, and Commissions Law Stipends – July 2026 Update Page 2 of 4 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 WHEREAS, on March 17, 2019, the Oneida Business Committee adopted resolution BC-03-27-20-D, Amending Resolution BC-05-08-19-B Boards, Committees, and Commissions Law Stipends to reflect emergency amendments that were made to the Law through resolution BC-03-17-20-C to address the requirements of holding stipend eligible meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic by providing that the meeting stipend limitation for appointed entities would be revised from up to “one (1) stipend per month” to up to “twelve (12) stipends per year,” and for elected entities revised from up to “two (2) stipends per month” to up to “twenty-four (24) stipends per year”; and WHEREAS, on August 12, 2020, the Oneida Business Committee adopted resolution BC-08-12-20-C, Amended Boards, Committees, and Commissions Law Stipends which amended resolution BC-03-27-20-D to reflect the permanent adoption of amendments that were made to the Law through resolution BC-08-12-20-B; and WHEREAS, resolution BC-08-12-20-C adjusted the meeting stipend limitation for appointed entities from up to “one (1) stipend per month” to up to “twelve (12) stipends per fiscal year,” and for elected entities from up to “two (2) stipends per month” to up to “twenty-four (24) stipends per fiscal year, and revised how stipends for conferences and training would be calculated so instead of a stipend of “one hundred dollars ($100) per day for attendance at a conference or training”, a member of a board, committee, or commission of the Nation would be eligible to receive a stipend of “fifty dollars ($50) for up to four (4) hours of attendance at a conference or training or a stipend of one hundred dollars ($100) for more than four (4) hours of attendance;” and WHEREAS, resolution BC-04-13-22-B allowed the Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee and the Oneida Police Commission to be eligible to receive the miscellaneous stipend for interviews and job selection pre-screening since the Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee has responsibilities in the hiring of the Nation’s Trust Enrollment Director and the Oneida Police Commission has responsibilities in the hiring of law enforcement officers; and WHEREAS, resolution BC-07-09-25-A amends the stipends of the Oneida Election Board to pay each member for the actual number of hours they work for Election activities; and Public Packet 26 of 329 BC Resolution # __________ Boards, Committees, and Commissions Law Stipends – July 2026 Update Page 3 of 4 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Oneida Business Committee sets forth the following stipend amounts allowed to be paid to a member of a board, committee, or commission of the Nation: 1. Meetings of a Board, Committee, or Commission of the Nation. A member of a board, committee, or commission of the Nation shall receive a stipend for attending a duly called meeting of the board, committee, or commission in accordance with the Law. a. Appointed Boards, Committees, and Commissions. A member of an appointed board, committee, or commission of the Nation shall receive a stipend of seventy-five dollars ($75) for a duly called meeting of the board, committee, or commission for up to twelve (12) meetings per fiscal year. i. Appointed boards, committees, and commissions of the Nation include the following: 1. Anna John Resident Centered Care Community Board; 2. Oneida Community Library Board; 3. Environmental Resource Board; 4. Oneida Nation Arts Board; 5. Oneida Nation Veterans Affairs Committee; 6. Oneida Police Commission; 7. Oneida Pow-wow Committee; 8. Pardon and Forgiveness Screening Committee; and 9. Southeastern Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board. b. Elected Boards, Committees, and Commissions. A member of an elected board, committee, or commission of the Nation shall receive a stipend of one hundred dollars ($100) for a duly called meeting of the board, committee, or commission for up to twentyfour (24) meetings per fiscal year. i. Elected boards, committees, and commissions of the Nation include the following: 1. Oneida Nation Commission on Aging; 2. Oneida Election Board; 3. Oneida Land Claims Commission; 4. Oneida Land Commission; 5. Oneida Nation School Board; 6. Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee; and 7. Oneida Gaming Commission; a. Although the Oneida Gaming Commission is an elected commission of the Nation, the Oneida Nation Gaming Ordinance provides that the compensation of Oneida Nation Gaming Commissioners is not subject to the Nation’s Boards, Committees, and Commissions law. 8. Oneida Personnel Commission. 2. Joint Meetings with the Oneida Business Committee. A member of a board, committee, or commission of the Nation shall receive a stipend for attending a duly called joint meeting between the board, committee, or commission and the Oneida Business Committee in accordance with the Law. a. Appointed Boards, Committees, and Commissions. A member of an appointed board, committee, or commission of the Nation shall receive a stipend of seventy-five dollars ($75) for a duly called joint meeting. b. Elected Boards, Committees, and Commissions. A member of an elected board, committee, or commission of the Nation shall receive a stipend of one hundred dollars ($100) for a duly called joint meeting. 3. Oneida Judiciary Hearings. A member of a board, committee, or commission of the Nation shall receive a stipend of fifty dollars ($50) for attending a hearing of the Oneida Judiciary if the member’s attendance at the hearing is required by official subpoena. Public Packet 27 of 329 BC Resolution # __________ Boards, Committees, and Commissions Law Stipends – July 2026 Update Page 4 of 4 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 4. Hearings of a Board, Committee, or Commission of the Nation. A member of a board, committee, or commission of the Nation shall receive a stipend of fifty dollars ($50) for conducting an official hearing of the board, committee, or commission, unless a different stipend is specifically identified below in subsection 5 of this Resolve. 5. Miscellaneous Stipends. The Oneida Business Committee shall have the discretion to determine any other stipends deemed appropriate. a. Pow-wow Activities. A member of the Oneida Pow-wow Committee shall receive a stipend of twenty-five dollars ($25) per hour for services they provide during each Pow-wow, not to exceed two hundred dollars ($200) per day, contingent upon available budgeted funds. b. Election Activities. A member of the Oneida Election Board shall receive a stipend of twenty-five dollars ($25) per hour, contingent upon available budgeted funds, for services they provide during an election including, but not limited to, managing the polling sites, recounts, and lot drawings. c. General Tribal Council Meetings. A member of the Oneida Election Board shall receive a stipend of one hundred dollars ($100) for attendance and service provided at a General Tribal Council meeting of the Nation. d. Interviews and Job Selection Pre-Screening. A member of the Oneida Personnel Commission, Oneida Nation School Board, Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee, or the Oneida Police Commission shall receive a stipend of twenty-five dollars ($25) for up to four (4) hours of participating in interviews and/or job description pre-screens, and a stipend of fifty dollars ($50) for more than four (4) hours of participating in interviews and/or job description pre-screens. e. Gaming Commission Pro Tem Appointments for Hearings. A pro tem hearing officer for the Gaming Commission shall receive a stipend of two hundred dollars ($200) for each hearing. 6. Conferences and Training. A member of a board, committee, or commission of the Nation shall receive a stipend of fifty dollars ($50) for up to four (4) hours of attendance at a conference or training that is required by law, bylaw, or resolution, or a stipend of one hundred dollars ($100) for more than four (4) hours of attendance at a conference or training that is required by law, bylaw, or resolution. BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that this resolution is hereby adopted and effective immediately, superseding all former resolutions regarding stipends under the Boards, Committees, and Commissions law. Public Packet 28 of 329 Oneida Nation Oneida Business Committee Legislative Operating Committee PO Box 365 • Oneida, WI 54155-0365 Oneida-nsn.gov Statement of Effect Boards, Committees, and Commissions Law Stipends - July 2026 Update Summary This resolution updates the identification of the Oneida Personnel Commission to an elected board, committee, and commission for stipends; clarifies when hearing stipends apply; and allows a pro tem hearing officer for the Oneida Gaming Commission to be eligible to receive a stipend of two hundred dollars ($200) for each hearing. Submitted by: Clorissa N. Leeman, Senior Staff Attorney, Legislative Reference Office Date: June 15, 2026 Analysis by the Legislative Reference Office The Boards, Committees, and Commissions law (“the Law”) was adopted by the Oneida Business Committee for the purpose of governing boards, committees, and commissions of the Nation, including the procedures regarding the appointment and election of persons to boards, committees and commissions, creation of bylaws, maintenance of official records, compensation, and other items related to boards, committees and commissions. [1 O.C. 105.1-1]. Stipends are paid by the Oneida Nation to a person serving on a board, committee, or commission of the Nation in order to compensate the individual for his or her contribution of time, effort, and work for his or her board, committee, or commission for the betterment of the Nation. [1 O.C. 105.3-1(p)]. The Law requires that the Oneida Business Committee set stipend amounts by resolution. [1 O.C. 105.13-2]. On September 26, 2018, the Oneida Business Committee adopted resolution BC-0926-18-D, Boards, Committees, and Commissions Law Stipends which set forth the specific amounts for the various stipends a member of a board, committee, or commission may be eligible to receive. The Oneida Business Committee is delegated the responsibility to periodically review the amounts provided for stipends, and based on the availability of funds, adjust those amounts accordingly by amending the stipend resolution. [1 O.C. 105.13-2]. The Oneida Business Committee has periodically adjusted the stipend amounts provided to a member of a board, committee, or commission. Some examples of which include: ƒ On May 8, 2019, the Oneida Business Committee adopted resolution BC-05-08-19-B, Amending Resolution BC-09-26-18-D Boards, Committees, and Commissions Law Stipends to allow the Oneida Nation School Board to be eligible to receive a stipend for participating in interviews and/or job description prescreens. ƒ On March 17, 2020, the Oneida Business Committee adopted resolution BC-03-17-20-D, Amending Resolution BC-05-08-19-B Boards, Committees, and Commissions Law Page 1 of 3 Public Packet ƒ ƒ ƒ 29 of 329 Stipends to reflect emergency amendments that were made to the Law through resolution BC-03-17-20-C to address the requirements of holding stipend eligible meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic. The emergency amendments to the Law provided that the meeting stipend limitation for appointed entities would be revised from up to “one (1) stipend per month” to up to “twelve (12) stipends per year,” and for elected entities revised from up to “two (2) stipends per month” to up to “twenty-four (24) stipends per year.” On August 12, 2020, the Oneida Business Committee adopted permanent amendments to the Boards, Committees, and Commissions law through the adoption of resolution BC-0812-20-B, Amendments to the Boards, Committees, and Commissions Law. The Oneida Business Committee then adopted resolution BC-08-12-20-C, Amended Boards, Committees, and Commissions Law Stipends which amended resolution BC-03-27-20-D to reflect the permanent adoption of amendments that were made to the Law through resolution BC-08-12-20-B. Resolution BC-08-12-20-C made the following revisions to stipends for members of a board, committee, or commission of the Nation: ƒ adjusted the meeting stipend limitation for appointed entities from up to “one (1) stipend per month” to up to “twelve (12) stipends per fiscal year,” and for elected entities from up to “two (2) stipends per month” to up to “twenty-four (24) stipends per fiscal year;” ƒ revised how the stipend for conferences and trainings will be calculated from “a member of a board, committee, or commission of the Nation was eligible to receive a stipend of one hundred dollars ($100) per day for attendance at a conference or training that is required by law, bylaw, or resolution” to “a member of a board, committee, or commission of the Nation is eligible to receive a stipend of fifty dollars ($50) for up to four (4) hours of attendance at a conference or training that is required by law, bylaw, or resolution, or a stipend of one hundred dollars ($100) for more than four (4) hours of attendance at a conference or training that is required by law, bylaw, or resolution.” On April 13, 2022, the Oneida Business Committee adopted resolution BC-04-13-22-B, Further Amendments to the Boards, Committees, and Commissions Law Stipends, which amended resolution BC-08-12-20-C to allow the Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee and the Oneida Police Commission to be eligible to receive a stipend for participation in interviews and job selection pre-screening. On July 8, 2025, the Oneida Business Committee adopted resolution BC-07-08-25-A, Further Amendments to the Boards, Committees, and Commissions Law Stipends – 2025, which amended the stipends of the Oneida Election Board members to pay each member for the actual number of hours they work for Election activities. Through the adoption of this resolution some updates to stipends for boards, committees, and commissions are made. First, the Oneida Personnel Commission is moved from being identified as an appointed boards, committees, and commissions to being listed under the elected boards, committees, and commissions. On June 1, 2025, the General Tribal Council adopted a motion “to direct the Business Committee to amend the Oneida Personnel Commission Bylaws to make the Oneida Personnel Commission positions elected and to make this effective for the Oneida triannual election to be held in 2026.” Updated Oneida Personnel Commission bylaws were adopted on Page 2 of 3 Public Packet 30 of 329 January 14, 2026. A member of the Oneida Personnel Commission is eligible to receive a stipend amount of one hundred dollars ($100) for a duly called meeting of the board, committee, or commission for up to twenty-four (24) meetings per fiscal year. This resolution also clarifies that a member of a board, committee, or commission of the Nation is eligible to receive a stipend of fifty dollars ($50) for conducting an official hearing of the board, committee, or commission, unless a different stipend is specifically identified below in subsection five (5) of this Resolve. Subsection five (5) of the Resolve then goes on to add a new miscellaneous stipend appropriation – which is for Gaming Commission Pro Tem appointments for hearings. This resolution provides that a pro tem hearing officer for the Oneida Gaming Commission is eligible to receive a stipend of two hundred dollars ($200) for each hearing. This resolution would be effective immediately upon adoption by the Oneida Business Committee and supersede all former resolutions regarding stipends under the Boards, Committees, and Commissions law. Conclusion Adoption of this resolution would not conflict with any of the Nation’s laws. Page 3 of 3 Public Packet 31 of 329 Adopt resolution entitled Elder Protection Law Business Committee Agenda Request 1. Meeting Date Requested: 07/8/26 2. Session: ☒ Open ☐ Executive – must qualify under §107.4-1. Justification: Personnel Related 3. Requested Motion: ☐ Accept as information; OR Adopt the resolution entitled, Elder Protection Law. 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 Revised: 01/07/2025 Page 1 of 2 Public Packet 32 of 329 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 Revised: 01/07/2025 Page 2 of 2 Public Packet 33 of 329 Oneida Nation Oneida Business Committee Legislative Operating Committee PO Box 365 • Oneida, WI 54155-0365 Oneida-nsn.gov TO: FROM: DATE: RE: Oneida Business Committee Jameson Wilson, LOC Chairperson July 08, 2026 Adoption of the Elder Protection Law Please find the following attached backup documentation for your consideration of the adoption of Elder Protection Law: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Resolution: Elder Protection Law Statement of Effect: Elder Protection Law Elder Protection Law Legislative Analysis Elder Protection Law Draft (Clean) Elder Protection Law Fiscal Impact Statement Overview The purpose of the Elder Protection law is to uphold the Nation’s responsibility to honor and protect its elders. This law establishes a comprehensive framework to prevent, identify, report, investigate, and respond to elder abuse, neglect, self-neglect, and financial exploitation and affirms the Nation’s cultural responsibility to honor, respect, and preserve elder wellbeing. [7 O.C. 706.1-1; 706.1-2]. The Elder Protection Law will:      Establish a comprehensive framework to prevent, identify, report, investigate, and respond to elder abuse, neglect, self-neglect, and financial exploitation. [7 O.C. 706.1-1(a)–(c)]. Establish an Interdisciplinary Team composed of multiple Nation departments to coordinate case review, guide investigations, recommend actions, promote cooperation, and identify resources. [7 O.C. 706.4-1; 706.4-5]. Establish a duty to report suspected elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. The law requires any person with knowledge or reasonable suspicion of abuse, neglect, self-neglect, or exploitation of an elder to report immediately to Aging & Disability Services or the Oneida Police Department. [7 O.C. 706.5-2]. Create a broad class of mandated reporters, including family, caretakers, elected officials, employees, healthcare workers, mental health professionals, social workers, law enforcement, judicial staff, and fiduciaries. [7 O.C. 706.5-2(a)–(d)].  Good-faith reporters receive immunity. [7 O.C. 706.5-4].  Non-mandated reporters may remain anonymous. [7 O.C. 706.5-3]. Establish civil penalties:  A mandated reporter who fails to report may be fined up to $2,000. [7 O.C. 706.5-5(a)].  Anyone who knowingly files a false report may be fined up to $2,000. [7 O.C. 706.5-6(a)].  Anyone who interferes with an investigation or retaliates against a reporter may be fined up to $2,000 per occurrence. [7 O.C. 706.6-9(c)]. Page 1 of 3 Public Packet         34 of 329 Provide investigation procedures requirements including that they must begin promptly and include required steps such as:  Visiting the elder’s residence;  Observing the elder;  Conducting interviews;  Reviewing healthcare and financial records;  Interviewing guardians/caregivers;  Requesting law-enforcement assistance;  Offering or arranging needed services. [7 O.C. 706.6-1; 706.6-2; 706.6-4; 706.6-5]. Authorize medical examinations under specified consent conditions or by court order. [7 O.C. 706.6-3]. Authorize emergency protective actions, including protective placement, may be taken when necessary. [7 O.C. 706.6-6]. Protect confidentiality and records. Departmental report forms and investigative records are confidential and may only be disclosed under limited circumstances, such as to the elder, suspect, service providers, law enforcement, auditors, and through court order. [7 O.C. 706.6-7(a)–(i)]. Provide that records must be retained for five years. [7 O.C. 706.6-8(c)]. Affirm elders’ rights to:  Notice of an investigation unless emergency conditions exist. [7 O.C. 706.7-1(a)].  Refuse services if they have capacity. [7 O.C. 706.7-1(b)].  Protect their property rights, including the right to deny entry. [7 O.C. 706.7-1(c)– (d)].  Representation by counsel at their own expense. [7 O.C. 706.7-1(e)]. Provide for rights of the accused to refuse services for themselves, refuse entry (subject to warrant), and obtain counsel at their own expense. [7 O.C. 706.7-2(a)–(c)]. Grant the Oneida Trial Court jurisdiction over all actions under this law. [7 O.C. 706.8-1]. Personal jurisdiction extends to members of the Nation and Nation employees. [7 O.C. 706.8-1]. The Legislative Operating Committee developed the proposed Elder Protection Law through collaboration with representatives from Aging and Disability, Comprehensive Health Division, Oneida Police Department, Oneida Law Office, Oneida Nation Commission on Aging, Oneida Judiciary, Government Administration Office and CEO. The Legislative Operating Committee held thirty (30) work meetings on the development of the Elder Protection Law. The development of the Elder Protection 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. [1 O.C. 109.6, 109.7, 109.8]. The Legislative Operating Committee held a public meeting on the proposed Elder Protection Law on April 16, 2025. Four (4) individuals provided public comments during this public meeting. The public comment period was then held open until April 23, 2026. Three (3) individuals provided written comments during the public comment period. Page 2 of 3 Public Packet 35 of 329 The Elder Protection Law will become effective August 03, 2026. Requested Action Adopt the Resolution: Elder Protection Law. Page 3 of 3 Public Packet 36 of 329 Oneida Nation Post Office Box 365 Phone: (920)869-2214 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 Oneida, WI 54155 BC Resolution # Elder Protection 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 Elder Protection Law (“the Law”) was adopted by the Oneida Business Committee through resolution BC-XX-XX-XX-X; and WHEREAS, the purpose of this Law is to uphold the Nation’s responsibility to honor and protect its elders. This law establishes a comprehensive framework to prevent, identify, report, investigate, and respond to elder abuse, neglect, self-neglect, and financial exploitation and affirms the Nation’s cultural responsibility to honor, respect, and preserve elder wellbeing; and WHEREAS, the Law establishes a comprehensive framework to prevent, identify, report, investigate, and respond to elder abuse, neglect, self-neglect, and financial exploitation; and WHEREAS, the Law establishes an Interdisciplinary Team composed of multiple Nation departments to coordinate case review, guide investigations, recommend actions, promote cooperation, and identify resources; and WHEREAS, the Law provides investigation procedures requirements including that they must begin promptly and include required steps such as:  Visiting the elder’s residence;  Observing the elder;  Conducting interviews;  Reviewing healthcare and financial records;  Interviewing guardians/caregivers;  Requesting law-enforcement assistance;  Offering or arranging needed services; and WHEREAS, the Law establishes a duty to report suspected elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. The law requires any person with knowledge or reasonable suspicion of abuse, neglect, self-neglect, or exploitation of an elder to report immediately to Aging & Disability Services or the Oneida Police Department; and Public Packet 37 of 329 BC Resolution _____________ Elder Protection Law Page 2 of 2 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 WHEREAS, the Law creates a broad class of mandated reporters, including family, caretakers, elected officials, employees, healthcare workers, mental health professionals, social workers, law enforcement, judicial staff, and fiduciaries.  Good-faith reporters receive immunity.  Non-mandated reporters may remain anonymous; and WHEREAS, the Law establishes civil penalties:  A mandated reporter who fails to report may be fined up to $2,000.  Anyone who knowingly files a false report may be fined up to $2,000.  Anyone who interferes with an investigation or retaliates against a reporter may be fined up to $2,000 per occurrence; and WHEREAS, the Law protects confidentiality and records. Departmental report forms and investigative records are confidential and may only be disclosed under limited circumstances, such as to the elder, suspect, service providers, law enforcement, auditors, and through court order; and WHEREAS, the Legislative Operating Committee developed the proposed through collaboration with representatives from Aging and Disability, Comprehensive Health, Oneida Law Office, Oneida Police Department, Oneida Commission on Aging, CEO; and WHEREAS, in accordance with the Legislative Procedures Act a legislative analysis and fiscal impact statement were completed for the proposed Elder Protection Law; and WHEREAS, the Legislative Operating Committee held a public meeting on the proposed Elder Protection Law on April 16, 2025. Four (4) individuals provided public comments during this public meeting. The public comment period was then held open until April 23, 2026. Three (3) individuals provided written comments during the public comment period; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Oneida Business Committee hereby adopts the amendments to the Elder Protection Law, which shall become effective on August 03, 2026. Public Packet 38 of 329 Oneida Nation Oneida Business Committee Legislative Operating Committee PO Box 365 • Oneida, WI 54155-0365 Oneida-nsn.gov Statement of Effect Elder Protection Law Summary This resolution adopts the Elder Protection Law. Submitted by: Grace L. Elliott, Staff Attorney, Legislative Reference Office Date: June 17, 2026 Analysis by the Legislative Reference Office This resolution adopts the Elder Protection Law. The purpose of the Elder Protection Law is to uphold the Nation’s responsibility to honor and protect its elders. This law establishes a comprehensive framework to prevent, identify, report, investigate, and respond to elder abuse, neglect, self-neglect, and financial exploitation and affirms the Nation’s cultural responsibility to honor, respect, and preserve elder wellbeing. [7 O.C. 706.1-1; 706.1-2]. The Elder Protection Law will: ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Establish a comprehensive framework to prevent, identify, report, investigate, and respond to elder abuse, neglect, self-neglect, and financial exploitation. [7 O.C. 706.1-1(a)–(c)]. Establish an Interdisciplinary Team composed of multiple Nation departments to coordinate case review, guide investigations, recommend actions, promote cooperation, and identify resources. [7 O.C. 706.4-1; 706.4-5]. Establish a duty to report suspected elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. The law requires any person with knowledge or reasonable suspicion of abuse, neglect, self-neglect, or exploitation of an elder to report immediately to Aging & Disability Services or the Oneida Police Department. [7 O.C. 706.5-2]. Create a broad class of mandated reporters, including family, caretakers, elected officials, employees, healthcare workers, mental health professionals, social workers, law enforcement, judicial staff, and fiduciaries. [7 O.C. 706.5-2(a)–(d)]. ▪ Good-faith reporters receive immunity. [7 O.C. 706.5-4]. ▪ Non-mandated reporters may remain anonymous. [7 O.C. 706.5-3]. Establish civil penalties: ▪ A mandated reporter who fails to report may be fined up to $2,000. [7 O.C. 706.5-5(a)]. ▪ Anyone who knowingly files a false report may be fined up to $2,000. [7 O.C. 706.5-6(a)]. ▪ Anyone who interferes with an investigation or retaliates against a reporter may be fined up to $2,000 per occurrence. [7 O.C. 706.6-9(c)]. Provide investigation procedures requirements including that they must begin promptly and include required steps such as: ▪ Visiting the elder’s residence; ▪ Observing the elder; Page 1 of 2 Public Packet 39 of 329 Conducting interviews; Reviewing healthcare and financial records; Interviewing guardians/caregivers; Requesting law-enforcement assistance; Offering or arranging needed services. [7 O.C. 706.6-1; 706.6-2; 706.6-4; 706.6-5]. Authorize medical examinations under specified consent conditions or by court order. [7 O.C. 706.6-3]. Authorize emergency protective actions, including protective placement, may be taken when necessary. [7 O.C. 706.6-6]. Protect confidentiality and records. Departmental report forms and investigative records are confidential and may only be disclosed under limited circumstances, such as to the elder, suspect, service providers, law enforcement, auditors, and through court order. [7 O.C. 706.6-7(a)–(i)]. Provide that records must be retained for five years. [7 O.C. 706.6-8(c)]. Affirm elders’ rights to: ▪ Notice of an investigation unless emergency conditions exist. [7 O.C. 706.7-1(a)]. ▪ Refuse services if they have capacity. [7 O.C. 706.7-1(b)]. ▪ Protect their property rights, including the right to deny entry. [7 O.C. 706.7-1(c)– (d)]. ▪ Representation by counsel at their own expense. [7 O.C. 706.7-1(e)]. Provide for rights of the accused to refuse services for themselves, refuse entry (subject to warrant), and obtain counsel at their own expense. [7 O.C. 706.7-2(a)–(c)]. Grant the Oneida Trial Court jurisdiction over all actions under this law. [7 O.C. 706.8-1]. Personal jurisdiction extends to members of the Nation and Nation employees. [7 O.C. 706.8-1]. ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Adoption of any legislation is required to comply with the Legislative Procedures Act (“the LPA”), which was adopted by the General Tribal Council through resolution GTC-01-07-13-A for the purpose of providing a standardized process for the adoption of laws of the Nation. [1 O.C. 109.11]. The Elder Protection Law amendments complied 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]. The Legislative Operating Committee held a public meeting on the proposed Elder Protection Law on April 16, 2025. Four (4) individuals provided public comments during this public meeting. The public comment period was then held open until April 23, 2026. Three (3) individuals provided written comments during the public comment period. The amendments to the Elder Protection Law will become effective on August 03, 2026. Conclusion Adoption of this resolution would not conflict with any of the Nation’s laws. Page 2 of 2 Public Packet 40 of 329 Analysis to Draft 2 2026 06 17 ELDER PROTECTION LAW LEGISLATIVE ANALYSIS SECTION 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Intent of the Legislation or Amendments Analysis by the Legislative Reference Office ▪ Provide definitions to form the foundation for consistent enforcement. [7 O.C. 706.1-3]. ▪ Establish a comprehensive framework to prevent, identify, report, investigate, and respond to elder abuse, neglect, self-neglect, and financial exploitation. [7 O.C. 706.1-1(a)–(c)]. ▪ Establish an Interdisciplinary Team composed of multiple Nation departments to coordinate case review, guide investigations, recommend actions, promote cooperation, and identify resources. [7 O.C. 706.4-1; 706.4-5]. ▪ Establish a duty to report suspected elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. The law requires any person with knowledge or reasonable suspicion of abuse, neglect, self-neglect, or exploitation of an elder to report immediately to Aging & Disability Services or the Oneida Police Department. [7 O.C. 706.5-2]. ▪ Create a broad class of mandated reporters, including family, caretakers, elected officials, employees, healthcare workers, mental health professionals, social workers, law enforcement, judicial staff, and fiduciaries. [7 O.C. 706.5-2(a)–(d)]. ▪ Good-faith reporters receive immunity. [7 O.C. 706.5-4]. ▪ Non-mandated reporters may remain anonymous. [7 O.C. 706.5-3]. ▪ Establish civil penalties: ▪ A mandated reporter who fails to report may be fined up to $2,000. [7 O.C. 706.5-5(a)]. ▪ Anyone who knowingly files a false report may be fined up to $2,000. [7 O.C. 706.5-6(a)]. ▪ Anyone who interferes with an investigation or retaliates against a reporter may be fined up to $2,000 per occurrence. [7 O.C. 706.6-9(c)]. ▪ Provide investigation procedures requirements including that they must begin promptly and include required steps such as: ▪ Visiting the elder’s residence; ▪ Observing the elder; ▪ Conducting interviews; ▪ Reviewing healthcare and financial records; ▪ Interviewing guardians/caregivers; ▪ Requesting law-enforcement assistance; Page 1 of 11 Public Packet 41 of 329 Analysis to Draft 2 2026 06 17 ▪ Purpose Affected Entities Related Legislation Enforcement Offering or arranging needed services. [7 O.C. 706.6-1; 706.6-2; 706.6-4; 706.6-5]. ▪ Authorize medical examinations under specified consent conditions or by court order. [7 O.C. 706.6-3]. ▪ Authorize emergency protective actions, including protective placement, may be taken when necessary. [7 O.C. 706.6-6]. ▪ Protect confidentiality and records. Departmental report forms and investigative records are confidential and may only be disclosed under limited circumstances, such as to the elder, suspect, service providers, law enforcement, auditors, and through court order. [7 O.C. 706.6-7(a)–(i)]. ▪ Provide that records must be retained for five years. [7 O.C. 706.6-8(c)]. ▪ Affirm elders’ rights to: ▪ Notice of an investigation unless emergency conditions exist. [7 O.C. 706.7-1(a)]. ▪ Refuse services if they have capacity. [7 O.C. 706.7-1(b)]. ▪ Protect their property rights, including the right to deny entry. [7 O.C. 706.7-1(c)–(d)]. ▪ Representation by counsel at their own expense. [7 O.C. 706.7-1(e)]. ▪ Provide for rights of the accused to refuse services for themselves, refuse entry (subject to warrant), and obtain counsel at their own expense. [7 O.C. 706.7-2(a)–(c)]. ▪ Grant the Oneida Trial Court jurisdiction over all actions under this law. [7 O.C. 706.8-1]. Personal jurisdiction extends to members of the Nation and Nation employees. [7 O.C. 706.8-1]. The purpose of the Elder Protection law is to uphold the Nation’s responsibility to honor and protect its elders. This law establishes a comprehensive framework to prevent, identify, report, investigate, and respond to elder abuse, neglect, self-neglect, and financial exploitation and affirms the Nation’s cultural responsibility to honor, respect, and preserve elder wellbeing. [7 O.C. 706.1-1; 706.1-2]. Comprehensive Health Division, Aging and Disability, Oneida Police Department, Oneida Judiciary, Oneida Law Office, Comprehensive Housing, Family Services. Judiciary law, Oneida Judiciary Rules of Civil Procedure, Public Peace law. The Oneida Trial Court has jurisdiction over all actions under this law. [7 O.C. 706.8-1]. ▪ A mandated reporter who fails to report may be fined up to $2,000. [7 O.C. 706.5-5(a)]. ▪ Anyone who knowingly files a false report may be fined up to $2,000. [7 O.C. 706.5-6(a)]. ▪ Anyone who interferes with an investigation or retaliates against a reporter may be fined up to $2,000 per occurrence. [7 O.C. 706.6-9(c)]. Page 2 of 11 Public Packet 42 of 329 Analysis to Draft 2 2026 06 17 Due Process Public Meeting Fiscal Impact An accused person may refuse services for themselves, refuse entry (subject to warrant), and obtain counsel at their own expense. [7 O.C. 706.7-2(a)– (c)]. An elder has the right to: ▪ Notice of an investigation unless emergency conditions exist. [7 O.C. 706.7-1(a)]. ▪ Refuse services if they have capacity. [7 O.C. 706.7-1(b)]. ▪ Protect their property rights, including the right to deny entry. [7 O.C. 706.7-1(c)–(d)]. ▪ Representation by counsel at their own expense. [7 O.C. 706.7-1(e)]. Penalties require petition, notice, hearing, and determination by the Court. [7 O.C. 706.5-5(b)–(c); 706.5-6(b)–(c); 706.6-9(c)]. A public meeting was held on April 16, 2026, with the public comment period held open until April 23, 2026. Four (4) individuals provided oral comments during the public comment meeting, and three (3) individuals provided written comments. A fiscal impact statement prepared in accordance with the Legislative Procedures Act was provided by the Finance Department on June 3, 2026. SECTION 2. LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENT A. Background. The Elder Protection law is a new addition to the Oneida Nation Code of Laws. B. Request for Amendments. The Elder Protection law was added to the AFL in January 2023 by request of the Governmental Services Division Director for the purpose of developing a law which would protect elders of the Oneida community from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. SECTION 3. CONSULTATION AND OUTREACH ▪ • Representatives from the following departments or entities participated in the development of the amendments to this Law and legislative analysis: ▪ Oneida Law Office; ▪ Oneida Police Department; ▪ Oneida Judiciary; ▪ Comprehensive Health Division; ▪ Government Administration Office; ▪ Oneida Nation Commission on Aging (ONCOA); ▪ Aging and Disability; and ▪ General Manager. The following laws of the Nation were reviewed in the drafting of this analysis: ▪ Public Peace law; ▪ Citations; ▪ Judiciary law; and Page 3 of 11 Public Packet 43 of 329 Analysis to Draft 2 2026 06 17 ▪ Oneida Judiciary Rules of Civil Procedure. SECTION 4. PROCESS A. The amendments to this Law comply with the process set forth in the Legislative Procedures Act. ▪ On October 4, 2023, the Legislative Operating Committee added this Law to its Active Files List for amendments. ▪ On February 4, 2026 the LOC approved the draft of the Elder Protection law, with the noted change, and directed that a legislative analysis be completed. ▪ On April 16, 2026 the LOC held a public comment meeting on the draft Elder Protection law. The comment period was held open until April 23, 2026. Four (4) individuals provided oral comments during the public comment meeting and three (3) individuals provided written comments. ▪ On May 6, 2026 the LOC accepted the public comments and the public comment memo and deferred them to a work session for consideration. ▪ On May 6, 2026 the LOC held a work session to consider the public comments and the public comment memorandum for the draft Elder Protection law. ▪ On May 20, 2026 The LOC approved the public comment review memorandum with LOC consideration, the updated legislative analysis, and final draft of the Elder Protection law. The LOC also approved the fiscal impact statement request memorandum and directed the Finance Department to provide the LOC with a fiscal impact statement of the proposed Elder Protection law by June 5, 2026. At the time this legislative analysis was developed the following work meetings had been held regarding the development of the amendments to this law: ▪ November 27, 2023: LOC work session. ▪ December 6, 2023: LOC work session. ▪ December 6, 2023: Community Meeting. ▪ December 20, 2023: LOC work session. ▪ October 4, 2024: LRO work session with Oneida Law Office. ▪ October 7, 2024: LOC work session with ONCOA, CEO, Aging and Disability, and GAO. ▪ October 18, 2024: LOC work session. ▪ November 26, 2024: LOC work session at elder meal site with Aging and Disability, and community members. ▪ December 3, 2024: LOC work session with Aging and Disability, Oneida Police Department, Comprehensive Health Division, and Oneida Law Office. ▪ January 9, 2025: LOC work session with Aging and Disability, CEO, Comprehensive Health Division, and Oneida Law Office. ▪ January 17, 2025: LRO and Oneida Law Office work session. ▪ February 3, 2025: LOC work session. Page 4 of 11 Public Packet 44 of 329 Analysis to Draft 2 2026 06 17 ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ February 5, 2025: LOC work session. February 18, 2025: LRO, Comprehensive Health, Aging and Disability, CEO and Family Services work session. February 19, 2025: LOC work session. March 5, 2025: LOC work session. March 19, 2025: Community meeting. March 27, 2025: LOC work session with ONCOA and community members. April 18, 2025: LRO and Oneida Law Office work session. April 24, 2025: LRO and Oneida Law Office work session. June 6, 2025:LOC work session. June 12, 2025: LOC work session with Aging and Disability, CEO, Comprehensive Health Division, Oneida Police Department, and Oneida Law Office. July 29, 2025: LOC work session with Aging and Disability, CEO, Comprehensive Health Division, Oneida Police Department, and Oneida Law Office. October 8, 2025: LRO and Aging and Disability work session. November 5, 2025: LRO, Aging and Disability, Comprehensive Health, and CEO work session. November 21, 2025: LRO and Oneida Law Office work session. December 1, 2025: LOC work session with Aging and Disability, CEO, and Comprehensive Health Division. December 18, 2025:LRO, ONCOA and GAO work session. January 26, 2026: LOC work session with Aging and Disability, CEO, Comprehensive Health Division, and Oneida Police Department. May 6, 2026: LOC work session. SECTION 5. CONTENTS OF THE LEGISLATION ▪ ▪ Definitions. The Law provides detailed definitions for abuse types (physical, emotional, sexual), financial exploitation, neglect, self-neglect, caregiver, elder-adult-at-risk, investigative agency, record, bodily harm, retaliation, and other key terms. [7 O.C. 706.3]. ▪ Effect. Establishing a precise set of definitions ensures consistent interpretation across agencies, strengthens enforceability, and minimizes legal ambiguity. Clear terminology also enhances training, reporting accuracy, and coordinated responses among investigative agencies and service providers. Interdisciplinary Team (IDT). The Law creates an Interdisciplinary Team composed of representatives from Aging & Disability Services, OPD, Health, Behavioral Health, Law Office, Community Resource and Economic Support, Housing, Family Services, and others as designated. [7 O.C. 706.4-1]. The Team is responsible for coordinating investigations, reviewing reports, recommending services or protective actions, determining the need for legal action, advising on placement decisions, identifying resources, and fostering multi-agency cooperation. [7 O.C. 706.4-5]. The Law imposes Page 5 of 11 Public Packet 45 of 329 Analysis to Draft 2 2026 06 17 ▪ ▪ strict confidentiality, a HIPAA threat-prevention exception, a minimum-necessary standard, selective participation, and a prohibition on redisclosure. [7 O.C. 706.4-2]. ▪ Effect. The IDT brings together subject-matter experts to ensure holistic, culturally grounded, and coordinated responses to elder mistreatment. The confidentiality framework protects sensitive information while enabling essential information sharing. This integrated approach enhances investigative quality, reduces fragmentation, and ensures elders receive consistent, effective support. ▪ Reporting Requirements. Any person with knowledge or reasonable cause to suspect abuse, neglect, self-neglect, or exploitation must report immediately. [7 O.C. 706.5-1]. The Law identifies broad categories of mandated reporters, including family members, caretakers, elected officials, employees of the Nation (including health, mental health, legal, and judicial personnel), and fiduciaries. [7 O.C. 706.5-2]. Non-mandated reporters may remain anonymous. [7 O.C. 706.5-3]. Reporters acting in good faith are immune from liability. [7 O.C. 706.5-4]. ▪ Effect. The universal duty to report ensures that concerns are identified early, while mandatory reporting by key professionals increases accountability and detection of high-risk situations. Immunity provisions encourage reporting without fear of retaliation. This structure significantly enhances the Nation’s ability to intervene promptly and protect vulnerable elders. Penalties for Failure to Report and False Reporting. Mandated reporters who fail to report may face civil penalties up to $2,000. [7 O.C. 706.5-5]. Individuals who knowingly file false reports may face civil penalties up to $2,000. [7 O.C. 706.5-6]. ▪ Effect. These provisions strengthen accountability by deterring both negligence and malicious misuse of the reporting system. Penalties promote integrity in reporting and ensure that the system remains focused on elder safety rather than misinformed or retaliatory allegations. Investigation Procedures. The Law outlines minimum investigative actions, including home visits, observation of the elder, private interviews, review of healthcare and financial records, and interviews with guardians or caregivers. [7 O.C. 706.6-2]. It authorizes medical examinations under specific consent standards and includes protections when the suspected abuser is a guardian or agent. [7 O.C. 706.6-3]. Investigators may request law enforcement assistance during residence visits or as needed. [7 O.C. 706.6-4]. The Law allows emergency protective action, including protective placement. [7 O.C. 706.6-6]. Confidentiality requirements restrict access to investigative records, with limited exceptions. [7 O.C. 706.6-7]. Written investigative reports must be retained for five (5) years. [7 O.C. 706.6-8] Interference with or retaliation against investigators or reporters is prohibited and subject to civil penalties. [7 O.C. 706.6-9]. ▪ Effect. Clear, detailed investigative procedures promote thorough, timely, and consistent responses to elder risk. The ability to access records, coordinate with law enforcement, and take emergency protective action ensures that investigators can protect elders quickly and Page 6 of 11 Public Packet 46 of 329 Analysis to Draft 2 2026 06 17 ▪ ▪ ▪ effectively. Strong confidentiality rules protect sensitive information and reinforce trust in the system. Rights of Elders. Elders have the right to be notified of investigations (except during emergencies), to refuse services if they have capacity, to control access to their property, to deny entry to investigators (subject to warrants), and to be represented by counsel at their own expense. [7 O.C. 706.7-1]. ▪ Effect. These rights preserve elder autonomy and self-determination, ensuring that interventions respect elders’ dignity and legal protections. By safeguarding property rights and establishing clear procedures for entry, the Law reinforces due process while balancing safety needs. Rights of the Accused. Accused individuals may refuse services for themselves, deny entry to investigators (subject to a warrant), and retain legal counsel at their own expense. [7 O.C. 706.7-2]. ▪ Effect. These provisions uphold fairness, reinforce due process, and prevent unlawful intrusions while maintaining protections for elders. They ensure that the investigation process respects individual rights without impeding protective actions required for elder safety Jurisdiction. The Oneida Trial Court has jurisdiction over actions brought under the Law, including review of penalties, hearings, and protective orders. Personal jurisdiction is established for Nation members and employees. [7 O.C. 706.8-1]. ▪ Effect. Centralizing jurisdiction within the Trial Court ensures consistent judicial oversight, clear enforcement mechanisms, and streamlined legal processes. This promotes uniform application of elder-protection standards and enhances legal clarity. SECTION 6. EXISTING LEGISLATION A. Related legislation. The following laws of the Nation are related to the proposed amendments to this Law: ▪ Public Peace Law. The Public Peace Law establishes community standards intended to preserve peace, harmony, safety, health, and general welfare within the Reservation [3 O.C. 309.1-1], with a stated policy goal of promoting peace and order through an orderly civil-infraction process [3 O.C. 309.1-2]. Within this framework, the law provides direct elder-abuse protections by defining and prohibiting civil infractions that harm “elders at risk,” including individuals age 55 or older who have experienced—or are at risk of— abuse, neglect, self-neglect, or financial exploitation [3 O.C. 309.3-1(g)]. It establishes substantive offenses such as assault [3 O.C. 309.8-1], harassment [3 O.C. 309.8-2], and abuse of individuals at risk, including physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, confinement, financial exploitation, and deprivation of basic needs [3 O.C. 309.8-3; 309.8-3(e)]. The law also authorizes the Oneida Police Department to investigate and issue citations for these violations, giving OPD essential enforcement authority to intervene in cases of elder abuse [3 O.C. 309.4-3]. Page 7 of 11 Public Packet 47 of 329 Analysis to Draft 2 2026 06 17 ▪ ▪ In contrast to the Public Peace Law’s substantive offenses, the Elder Protection Law provides the procedural framework necessary to respond to suspected elder abuse. It mandates reporting of abuse or neglect concerns [7 O.C. 706.5-2], imposes civil penalties for failing to report or making false reports [7 O.C. 706.55; 706.5-6], and establishes minimum investigative requirements such as home visits, private interviews, record reviews, and coordination with law enforcement [7 O.C. 706.6-2; 706.6-4]. The Elder Protection Law further authorizes emergency protective actions including temporary protective placement [7 O.C. 706.6-6] ensures confidentiality of investigative records [7 O.C. 706.6-7], and creates the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), a multi-agency group that coordinates supportive interventions across aging services, police, health, housing, behavioral health, legal services, and community resources [7 O.C. 706.4-1; 706.4-5]. Together, these laws operate as an integrated system: the Public Peace Law addresses the harmful act itself, such as assault [3 O.C. 309.8-1], financial exploitation [3 O.C. 309.8-3(e)], or confinement [3 O.C. 309.8-3(d)] while the Elder Protection Law triggers reporting, investigation, IDT coordination, and protective placement when necessary [7 O.C. 706.5; 706.6; 706.4]. This coordinated structure enables OPD to enforce violations while the IDT simultaneously safeguards an elder’s well-being, resulting in protection both before harm occurs, through early intervention, and after harm occurs through enforcement, penalties, and protective services. Citation Law. The Citations Law establishes the Nation’s formal process for issuing and adjudicating civil citations, defining a citation as the legal instrument that initiates a civil action for collecting a fine or penalty for violations of Nation law [8 O.C. 807.1-1; 807.4-1]. Officers, including the Oneida Police Department, may issue citations when a law expressly authorizes civil penalties [8 O.C. 807.4-2; 807.3-1(h)]. This framework becomes directly relevant under the Elder Protection Law because that law creates enforceable civil penalties for failing to report suspected elder abuse, knowingly making false reports, interfering with an investigation, and engaging in retaliation—each subject to fines up to $2,000 per violation [7 O.C. 706.5-5; 706.5-6; 706.6-9]. Since the Citations Law governs how civil penalties are issued, served, amended, heard, and enforced— including personal service, mail service, publication service, default judgments, and post-judgment remedies such as garnishment [8 O.C. 807.4-4; 807.6; 807.4-3(h)] any civil penalty embedded in the Elder Protection Law must be processed through the citation system. Thus, the Citations Law supplies the enforcement mechanism for the Elder Protection Law’s penalty provisions. ▪ The Elder Protection Law’s penalty and enforcement structure relies on the citation process to ensure compliance and accountability. When a mandated reporter fails to report abuse, makes a knowingly false report, or interferes with or retaliates against an investigator, those violations must be enforced by issuance of a citation under Chapter 807, triggering a civil action in the Judiciary for the collection of fines [8 O.C. 807.4-1; 807.4-2]. OPD, already expressly empowered Page 8 of 11 Public Packet 48 of 329 Analysis to Draft 2 2026 06 17 ▪ to investigate elder-abuse allegations under the Elder Protection Law [7 O.C. 706.4-4; 706.6-4] also functions as the authorized issuing agency for citations under the Citations Law. Once a citation is issued, all procedural aspects follow Chapter 807 requirements, including notice, service, pre-hearing rights, plea options, stipulations, hearings, burdens of proof (clear and convincing evidence), and remedies for non-payment such as wage or per-capita garnishment and suspension of rights or privileges [8 O.C. 807.4-4; 807.6-1; 807.6-2; 807.4-3(h)]. In this way, the Elder Protection Law creates the underlying violations, while the Citations Law provides the procedural and enforcement mechanism necessary to give those violations legal effect. Oneida Judiciary Rules of Civil Procedure. The Judiciary Rules of Civil Procedure in Chapter 803 govern all civil actions under the Nation’s jurisdiction and ensure consistent procedural requirements for filing, service, hearings, motions, discovery, and appeals [8 O.C. 803.1-1; 803.4; 803.5–803.7]. Because the Elder Protection Law authorizes a variety of court-based actions, including petitions for protective placement, access orders, enforcement of investigation rights, and court review of substantiated abuse cases [7 O.C. 706.6-6; 706.7; 706.8] these matters fall squarely under Chapter 803 procedural requirements. This means that all Elder Protection Law proceedings must comply with Chapter 803’s rules on service of process, pleadings, pretrial meetings, motions, hearing procedure, standards of proof (preponderance unless another standard applies), and the rights of litigants to present evidence, request discovery, and engage in motion practice [8 O.C. 803.4-8; 803.7; 803.12; 803.38]. Chapter 803 therefore provides the legal infrastructure that governs how elder-protection cases move through the court system. ▪ Actions arising under the Elder Protection Law, such as protective placement petitions, requests to compel access to an elder, initiated by Aging & Disability or the Oneida Law Office activate the full range of civil-procedure requirements found in Chapter 803. For example, elder-protection cases must follow the rules governing summons and complaint, service deadlines, responsive pleadings, amended pleadings, and pretrial scheduling [8 O.C. 803.5; 803.7; 803.12]. Discovery rights apply to contested elder-protection matters, permitting interrogatories, document requests, depositions, and motions to compel, subject to the protective-order and confidentiality limitations set by both Chapter 803 and the Elder Protection Law’s strict confidentiality provisions [8 O.C. 803.14-6; 7 O.C. 706.6-7]. When respondents violate court orders issued under the Elder Protection Law, such as access orders, service plans, or protective-placement directives, the Trial Court may use its civil-procedure enforcement powers, including contempt sanctions, fines, injunctions, wage or benefit garnishment, and other enforcement mechanisms [8 O.C. 803.26; 803.31–803.35]. In this way, the Elder Protection Law defines the substantive protections for elders, while the Judiciary Rules of Civil Procedure provide the procedural tools necessary to adjudicate, enforce, and uphold those protections. Page 9 of 11 Public Packet 49 of 329 Analysis to Draft 2 2026 06 17 SECTION 7. ENFORCEMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY A. Authority of the Interdisciplinary Team: The Elder Protection law authorizes the Interdisciplinary Team to coordinate investigations, recommend protective actions, and advise the Court when legal intervention is necessary. The Team may request assistance from the Oneida Police Department and other investigative agencies as needed to carry out its responsibilities. [7 O.C. 706.4-4 and 706.4-5]. B. Investigation and Protective Authority: Investigative agencies, including Oneida Aging and Disability Services and law enforcement, are authorized to conduct visits, interviews, review records, and take other lawful actions necessary to investigate alleged elder abuse, neglect, self-neglect, or exploitation. Agencies may also request court orders, including warrants, emergency protective placements, or medical examinations when required to ensure an elder’s safety. [7 O.C. 706.6-1 through 706.6-6]. C. Issuance Citations and Civil Penalties: Any person who violates a provision of this law may be subject to civil penalties issued through the Oneida Trial Court. [7 O.C. 706.5-5, 706.5-6, 706.6-9.]. D. Enforcement of Court Orders: Any lawful order of the Oneida Trial Court issued under this law—including orders for access, services, protective placement, or prohibition of interference—may be enforced by the Oneida Police Department or another authorized investigative agency. Enforcement actions may include taking reasonable steps necessary to prevent continued harm to an elder. [7 O.C. 706.6-9]. E. Law Enforcement Authority: The Oneida Police Department is authorized to take any lawful and necessary action to prevent, mitigate, or respond to violations of this law, including providing investigative support, ensuring scene safety, enforcing court orders, and coordinating with Aging and Disability Services during protective interventions. [7 O.C. 706.6-4.]. F. Employment and Licensening Accountability: If the Court determines that an employee of the Nation or a credentialed professional has violated this law through interference, or retaliation—the Court shall provide notice of the determination to the person’s employer and any relevant licensing or regulatory agencies. Employment-related discipline shall be imposed consistent with the Nation’s employment laws. [7 O.C. 706.6-9(d)]. G. Recordkeeping and Compliance: Aging and Disability Services, the Interdisciplinary Team, and all investigative agencies must maintain records in accordance with confidentiality standards in this law. Unauthorized disclosure of confidential information may be addressed through administrative discipline, civil penalties, or court action consistent with applicable Nation law. [7 O.C. 706.4-2 and 706.6-7]. SECTION 8. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS Fiscal Impact. Under the Legislative Procedures Act, a fiscal impact statement is required for all legislation except emergency legislation [1 O.C. 109.6-1]. Oneida Business Committee resolution BC-10-28-20-A titled, “Further Interpretation of ‘Fiscal Impact Statement’ in the Page 10 of 11 Public Packet 50 of 329 Analysis to Draft 2 2026 06 17 Legislative Procedures Act,” provides further clarification on who the Legislative Operating Committee may direct complete a fiscal impact statement at various stages of the legislative process, as well as timeframes for completing the fiscal impact statement. ▪ Conclusion. A fiscal impact statement prepared in accordance with the Legislative Procedures Act was provided by the Finance Department on June 3, 2026. Page 11 of 11 Public Packet 51 of 329 Draft 1 2026 06 17 Title 7. Children, Elders & Family - Chapter 706 ELDER PROTECTION 706.1. Purpose and Policy 706.2. Adoption, Amendment, Repeal 706.3. Definitions 706.4. Interdisciplinary Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 706.5. Reporting 706.6. Investigation 706.7. Rights of Parties 706.8. Jurisdiction 706.1. Purpose and Policy 706.1-1. Purpose. The purpose of this law is to uphold the Nation’s responsibility to honor and protect its elders. This law establishes a process to safeguard elders from harm, including abuse, neglect, self-neglect, and exploitation. This process includes: (a) reporting concerns of abuse, neglect, self-neglect, and exploitation of elders; (b) investigating reports to ensure the safety and well-being of elders; and (c) providing services and support for elders who require protection from abuse, neglect, self-neglect, and exploitation. 706.1-2. Policy. It is the policy of the Nation to honor, respect, and protect its elders. The Nation recognizes that elders possess unique and irreplaceable stores of knowledge, skill, and experience that enhance and enrich the lives of the entire Nation. The interests of the Nation, now and in the future, are advanced when its elders are confident that they are protected from abuse, neglect, selfneglect, and exploitation. In honoring these principles, the Nation embraces Yukwats$staya=ka, which includes: (a) Kahletsyal&sla. The heartfelt encouragement of the best in each of us. (b) Kanolukhw@sla. Compassion, caring, identity, and joy of being. (c) Ka>nikuhli=y%. The openness of the good spirit and mind. (d) Ka>tshatst^sla. The strength of belief and vision as a People. (e) Kalihwi=y%. The use of the good words about ourselves, our Nation, and our future. (f) Twahwahts$lay$5,000); requirements for Pardon and Forgiveness Committee recommendation; good-cause exception for missed payments; grounds for rescission for non-payment. [1 O.C. 126.6-3]. Allow an applicant proceeding under the conditional waiver (employment-only) to submit proof of a Pardon and Forgiveness Committee-approved payment agreement instead of proof of full payment. [1 O.C. 126.6-4(a)(12; 126.6-4(b)(11)]. Clarify that a pardon or forgiveness does not affect restrictions imposed under the Nation’s Safe Neighborhoods law, in addition to existing sex-offender requirements. [1 O.C. 126.9-1(c)]. Require the Oneida Secretary’s Office to monitor payment-related conditions and provide quarterly reports to the Pardon and Forgiveness Committee; and clarify that monitoring is solely for eligibility enforcement, not decision-making. [1 O.C. 126.9-4]. Authorize the OBC to rescind a pardon/forgiveness when a person fails to meet a payment condition under 126.6-3, with notice and a 30-day cure period; reinstates all prior ineligibilities. Includes subsections specifying: Page 1 of 2 Public Packet 109 of 329   rescission is an eligibility action, not an employment action; notice must be issued per 126.10-4. [1 O.C. 126.10-7]. The Legislative Operating Committee developed the proposed amendments to the Pardon and Forgiveness Law through collaboration with representatives from the Oneida Law Office. The Legislative Operating Committee held three (3) work meetings on the development of the amendments to the Pardon and Forgiveness Law. The development of the amendments to the Pardon and Forgiveness 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. [1 O.C. 109.6, 109.7, 109.8]. The Legislative Operating Committee held a public meeting on the proposed amendments to the Pardon and Forgiveness Law on May 14, 2026. No individuals provided public comments during this public meeting. The public comment period was then held open until May 21, 2026. No individuals provided written comments during the public comment period. The amendments to the Pardon and Forgiveness Law will become effective, August 03, 2026. Requested Action Adopt the Resolution: Amendments to the Pardon and Forgiveness Law. Page 2 of 2 Public Packet 110 of 329 Oneida Nation Post Office Box 365 Phone: (920)869-2214 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 Oneida, WI 54155 BC Resolution # Amendments to the Pardon and Forgiveness 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 Pardon and Forgiveness Law (“the Law”) was adopted by the Oneida Business Committee through resolution BC-05-25-11-A and amended by Resolution BC-01-22-14B; and WHEREAS, the purpose of this Law is to establish a fair, efficient, and formal process through which individuals may seek relief from certain barriers created by past actions; and WHEREAS, the amendments to the Law create an exception allowing applicants with outstanding penalties/fines to proceed only if the application is for employment purposes and the applicant meets the requirements for a conditional waiver under 126.6-3; and WHEREAS, the amendments to the Law establish the full conditional waiver framework, including:  waiver applies only to employment eligibility;  outstanding penalties/fines remain fully enforceable;  mandatory payment agreement (18 months or extended to 3 years if >$5,000);  requirements for Pardon and Forgiveness Committee recommendation;  good-cause exception for missed payments;  grounds for rescission for non-payment; and WHEREAS, the amendments to the Law allow an applicant proceeding under the conditional waiver (employment-only) to submit proof of a Pardon and Forgiveness Committee-approved payment agreement instead of proof of full payment; and WHEREAS, the amendments to the Law clarify that a pardon or forgiveness does not affect restrictions imposed under the Nation’s Safe Neighborhoods law, in addition to existing sex-offender requirements; and WHEREAS, the amendments to the Law require the Oneida Secretary’s Office to monitor paymentrelated conditions and provide quarterly reports to the Pardon and Forgiveness Committee; and clarify that monitoring is solely for eligibility enforcement, not decisionmaking; and Public Packet 111 of 329 BC Resolution _____________ Amendments to the Pardon and Forgiveness Law Page 2 of 2 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 WHEREAS, the amendments to the Law authorize the OBC to rescind a pardon/forgiveness when a person fails to meet a payment condition under 126.6-3, with notice and a 30-day cure period; reinstates all prior ineligibilities. Includes subsections specifying:  rescission is an eligibility action, not an employment action;  notice must be issued per 126.10-4; and WHEREAS, the Legislative Operating Committee developed the proposed amendments to the Law through collaboration with representatives from the Oneida Law Office; and WHEREAS, in accordance with the Legislative Procedures Act a legislative analysis and fiscal impact statement were completed for the proposed amendments to the Law; and WHEREAS, the Legislative Operating Committee held a public meeting on the proposed amendments to the Law on May 14, 2026, with no individuals providing oral comments, and the public comment period for the amendments to this Law was held open until May 21, 2026, with no individuals providing written comments; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Oneida Business Committee hereby adopts the amendments to the Pardon and Forgiveness Law, which shall become effective on August 03, 2026. Public Packet 112 of 329 Oneida Nation Oneida Business Committee Legislative Operating Committee PO Box 365 • Oneida, WI 54155-0365 Oneida-nsn.gov Statement of Effect Amendments to the Pardon and Forgiveness Law Summary This resolution adopts amendments to the Pardon and Forgiveness Law. Submitted by: Grace L. Elliott, Staff Attorney, Legislative Reference Office Date: July 01, 2026 Analysis by the Legislative Reference Office This resolution adopts amendments to the Pardon and Forgiveness Law. The purpose of the Pardon and Forgiveness Law is to establish a fair, efficient, and formal process through which individuals may seek relief from certain barriers created by past actions. [1 O.C. 126.1-1]. Amendments to the Pardon and Forgiveness Law are being sought to: ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Create an exception allowing applicants with outstanding penalties/fines to proceed only if the application is for employment purposes and the applicant meets the requirements for a conditional waiver under 126.6-3. [1 O.C. 126.6-2(d)]. Establish the full conditional waiver framework, including: ▪ waiver applies only to employment eligibility; ▪ outstanding penalties/fines remain fully enforceable; ▪ mandatory payment agreement (18 months or extended to 3 years if >$5,000); ▪ requirements for Pardon and Forgiveness Committee recommendation; ▪ good-cause exception for missed payments; ▪ grounds for rescission for non-payment. [1 O.C. 126.6-3]. Allow an applicant proceeding under the conditional waiver (employment-only) to submit proof of a Pardon and Forgiveness Committee-approved payment agreement instead of proof of full payment. [1 O.C. 126.6-4(a)(12; 126.6-4(b)(11)]. Clarify that a pardon or forgiveness does not affect restrictions imposed under the Nation’s Safe Neighborhoods law, in addition to existing sex-offender requirements. [1 O.C. 126.9-1(c)]. Require the Oneida Secretary’s Office to monitor payment-related conditions and provide quarterly reports to the Pardon and Forgiveness Committee; and clarify that monitoring is solely for eligibility enforcement, not decision-making. [1 O.C. 126.9-4]. Authorize the OBC to rescind a pardon/forgiveness when a person fails to meet a payment condition under 126.6-3, with notice and a 30-day cure period; reinstates all prior ineligibilities. Includes subsections specifying: ▪ rescission is an eligibility action, not an employment action; ▪ notice must be issued per 126.10-4. [1 O.C. 126.10-7]. Page 1 of 2 Public Packet 113 of 329 Adoption of any legislation is required to comply with the Legislative Procedures Act (“the LPA”), which was adopted by the General Tribal Council through resolution GTC-01-07-13-A for the purpose of providing a standardized process for the adoption of laws of the Nation. [1 O.C. 109.11]. The Pardon and Forgiveness Law amendments complied 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]. The Legislative Operating Committee held a public meeting on the proposed amendments to the Pardon and Forgiveness Law on May 14, 2026. No individuals provided public comments during this public meeting. The public comment period was then held open until May 21, 2026. No individuals provided written comments during the public comment period. The amendments to the Pardon and Forgiveness Law will become effective on August 03, 2026. Conclusion Adoption of this resolution would not conflict with any of the Nation’s laws. Page 2 of 2 Public Packet 114 of 329 Analysis to Draft 1 2026 07 01 PARDON AND FORGIVENESS LAW AMENDMENTS LEGISLATIVE ANALYSIS SECTION 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Intent of the Legislation or Amendments Purpose Analysis by the Legislative Reference Office ▪ Create an exception allowing applicants with outstanding penalties/fines to proceed only if the application is for employment purposes and the applicant meets the requirements for a conditional waiver under 126.6-3. [1 O.C. 126.6-2(d)]. ▪ Establish the full conditional waiver framework, including: ▪ waiver applies only to employment eligibility; ▪ outstanding penalties/fines remain fully enforceable; ▪ mandatory payment agreement (18 months or extended to 3 years if >$5,000); ▪ requirements for Pardon and Forgiveness Committee recommendation; ▪ good-cause exception for missed payments; ▪ grounds for rescission for non-payment. [1 O.C. 126.6-3]. ▪ Allow an applicant proceeding under the conditional waiver (employment-only) to submit proof of a Pardon and Forgiveness Committee-approved payment agreement instead of proof of full payment. [1 O.C. 126.6-4(a)(12; 126.6-4(b)(11)]. ▪ Clarify that a pardon or forgiveness does not affect restrictions imposed under the Nation’s Safe Neighborhoods law, in addition to existing sex-offender requirements. [1 O.C. 126.9-1(c)]. ▪ Require the Oneida Secretary’s Office to monitor payment-related conditions and provide quarterly reports to the Pardon and Forgiveness Committee; and clarify that monitoring is solely for eligibility enforcement, not decisionmaking. [1 O.C. 126.9-4]. ▪ Authorize the OBC to rescind a pardon/forgiveness when a person fails to meet a payment condition under 126.6-3, with notice and a 30-day cure period; reinstates all prior ineligibilities. Includes subsections specifying: ▪ rescission is an eligibility action, not an employment action; ▪ notice must be issued per 126.10-4. [1 O.C. 126.10-7]. The purpose of this law is to establish a fair, efficient, and formal process through which individuals may seek relief from certain barriers created by past actions. Specifically, the Law provides a process for: ▪ Tribal members to receive pardons for criminal convictions; ▪ Tribal members to receive forgiveness for acts that make them ineligible for Tribal housing or other Tribal benefits; and ▪ Tribal and non-Tribal individuals to receive forgiveness for acts that make them ineligible for Tribal employment, occupational licenses, certifications, permits, housing, or other Tribal benefits [1 O.C. 126.1-1(a)]. Page 1 of 7 Public Packet 115 of 329 Analysis to Draft 1 2026 07 01 Affected Entities Related Legislation Enforcement Due Process The Law further aims to ensure that decisions on pardons and forgiveness are made based on demonstrated rehabilitation, trustworthiness, and commitment to lawful behavior. It clarifies that a pardon or forgiveness does not override obligations imposed by other jurisdictions and does not permit employment in occupations where individuals are legally disqualified [1 O.C. 126.1-2]. Oneida Business Committee; Office of the Oneida Secretary (records); Pardon and Forgiveness Committee, Oneida community members. Personnel, Policies, and Procedures; Safe Neighborhoods. ▪ Individuals may be automatically ineligible if they are under investigation, appealing a termination, incarcerated, or have outstanding penalties/fines, unless they qualify for the employment-only conditional waiver under 126.6-3 [1 O.C. 126.6-2]. ▪ Applications may be denied, returned, or removed if incomplete, and misrepresentation can result in denial or later rescission of a granted pardon or forgiveness [1 O.C. 126.6-5–6]. ▪ Failure to appear at a hearing allows the Committee to postpone action or recommend denial if documentation is not provided within ten (10) days [1 O.C. 126.8-3]. ▪ After relief is granted, the OBC or Committee may impose conditions (e.g., restitution, community service) and restrictions on employment or other benefits, and applicants must comply to retain restored eligibilities [1 O.C. 126.9-2–3]. ▪ The Secretary’s Office must monitor compliance with payment conditions and submit quarterly reports under the new monitoring requirement [1 O.C. 126.9-4]. ▪ The OBC may rescind a pardon, forgiveness, or conditional waiver for failure to meet payment obligations, reinstating all prior ineligibilities after notice and a 30-day cure period [1 O.C. 126.10-7]. The Pardon and Forgiveness Law provides several due process protections to ensure that applicants receive fair treatment throughout the pardon or forgiveness process. Applicants have the right to a public hearing with at least thirty (30) days’ notice sent by certified mail and posted in prominent locations, giving them adequate time to prepare [1 O.C. 126.8-1]. They also have the ability to request alternate arrangements, such as appearing by video conference, when residing outside Wisconsin or when attendance is otherwise impractical—thus ensuring access to participation even when physical presence is difficult [1 O.C. 126.8-2]. During the hearing, applicants may provide oral testimony, submit documents, and respond to questions; victims and witnesses may also participate directly or through notarized statements, supporting transparency and full consideration of relevant information [1 O.C. 126.8-4]. Due process is also reinforced by allowing applicants ten (10) days to provide documentation if they miss a hearing for legitimate reasons, preventing automatic denial without an opportunity to be heard [1 O.C. 126.8-3]. After the hearing, due process continues through structured, accountable decision-making requirements. The Committee must deliberate in executive session and issue a formal written recommendation explaining the reasons for approval or denial, which is forwarded to the Oneida Business Committee (OBC) with all supporting materials [1 O.C. 126.8-5]. The OBC must then make the final decision by resolution in open session, including the reasons for the decision and a listing of the specific crimes pardoned or acts forgiven, ensuring a clear and reviewable record [1 O.C. 126.10-3]. Applicants must receive written notice of the final Page 2 of 7 Public Packet 116 of 329 Analysis to Draft 1 2026 07 01 Public Meeting Fiscal Impact decision within ten (10) business days [1 O.C. 126.10-4]. Even in rescission proceedings—added through these proposed amendments—individuals are entitled to notice and thirty (30) days to provide proof of compliance before the OBC may revoke a pardon, forgiveness, or conditional waiver, preserving fundamental fairness before any loss of eligibility occurs [1 O.C. 126.10-7]. Collectively, these provisions embed procedural fairness at each stage and ensure that decisions affecting rights and opportunities are made transparently, with meaningful opportunities for participation. A public meeting was held on May 14, 2026. No individuals provided comments during the meeting. The public comment period closed on May 21, 2026 and no individuals submitted written comments. A fiscal impact statement prepared in accordance with the Legislative Procedures Act was provided by Finance Administration on June 22, 2026. SECTION 2. LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENT A. Background. The Pardon and Forgiveness law was previously adopted and amended as follows: Resolution BC-05-25-11- A and amended by Resolution BC-01-22-14-B. B. Request for Amendments. The Pardon and Forgiveness law was added to the Active Files List on February 18, 2026 at the request of the Oneida Business Committee. SECTION 3. CONSULTATION AND OUTREACH ▪ • Representatives from the following departments or entities participated in the development of the amendments to this Law and legislative analysis: ▪ Pardon and Forgiveness Committee and ▪ Oneida Law Office; The following laws of the Nation were reviewed in the drafting of this analysis: ▪ Personnel, Policies, and Procedures, and ▪ Safe Neighborhoods. SECTION 4. PROCESS A. The amendments to this Law comply with the process set forth in the Legislative Procedures Act. ▪ On February 18, 2026, the Legislative Operating Committee added this Law to its Active Files List for amendments. ▪ May 14, 2026: Public comment meeting held. No individuals provided comments. ▪ May 21, 2026: Public comment period closed with no individuals providing written comments. ▪ June 3, 2026: The LOC approved the public comment review memorandum, updated legislative analysis, and final draft of the pr [Text truncated at 120,000 characters. The full text is on the page linked above.] --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aoneida_nation%3A316dd2ffe536d180. Public record. Not legal advice.